06235 ZIP Code — Chaplin, CT

Windham County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06235 is located in Chaplin, Connecticut, within Windham County. It covers approximately 19.28 square miles and serves a population of 2,193 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.

About ZIP code 06235

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $241,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $92,083. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 06235 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,193

population

19.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06235 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06235

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06235. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chaplin	Acceptable
Chaplin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06247 Hampton (3.5 mi) 06247 Hampton (3.5 mi) 06247 Hampton (3.5 mi) 06250 Mansfield Center (4.1 mi) 06250 Mansfield Center (4.1 mi) 06250 Mansfield Center (4.1 mi) 06256 North Windham (4.1 mi) 06256 North Windham (4.1 mi) 06256 North Windham (4.1 mi) 06268 Storrs Mansfield (6.4 mi) 06268 Storrs Mansfield (6.4 mi) 06268 Storrs Mansfield (6.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,193
Population density	114 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	19.28 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	41.7894
Longitude	-72.1279
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	860

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.9%	36.5%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	33.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	31.4%	23.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	5.6%	6.9%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,193

Population

114

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$92,083

Median household income

$38,782

Per capita income

$241,500

Median home value

$985

Median monthly rent

80.3%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

751

Housing units

25.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

110

15–19

117

20–24

136

25–34

143

35–44

145

45–54

152

101

55–59

106

114

60–64

121

102

65–74

107

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	355	16.2%
18 and over	1,838	83.8%
65 and over	332	15.1%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.3%

Two or more races 9.2%

Hispanic or Latino 7%

Other race 5.3%

Asian 0.6%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,823	77.3%
Two or more races	218	9.2%
Hispanic or Latino	164	7%
Other race	125	5.3%
Asian	15	0.6%
Black or African American	12	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.9%	36.5%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	33.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	31.4%	23.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	5.6%	6.9%	13.2%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 2.1%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 27.1%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k+ 7.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	2.1%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	27.1%
$150k–$200k	9.9%
$200k+	7.2%
Median income	$92,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k–$300k 48.3%

$300k–$500k 25.2%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$241,500
Median rent / month	$985
Owner occupied	80.3%
Renter occupied	19.7%
Vacant	3.1%
Single-family detached	84.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	24.0%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	9.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	28.9%
3 bedrooms	47.4%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	22.9%
2 vehicles	38.7%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	7.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.7%
Fuel oil	70.0%
Wood	14.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	451	50.2%
Cohabiting couple	106	11.8%
Male householder, no spouse	119	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	223	24.8%
Households with children under 18	261	29.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	269	29.9%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.7%	31.6%
Married	52.1%	50.9%
Separated	2.7%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	1.5%
Divorced	8.8%	16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 12.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	25.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	5.9%
Kindergarten	29	5.7%
Elementary school	98	19.2%
High school	132	25.9%
College / grad school	221	43.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Professional & management 14.9%

Retail trade 7.2%

Construction 7.0%

Information 6.3%

Other services 6.3%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Public administration 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.7%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	15.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 6.8%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 51.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.8%
Retirement income	32.0%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	71.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	10.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	151	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	29.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.3%
Public insurance	32.1%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	7.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,099	95.7%
Spanish	103	4.9%
Other Indo-European	89	4.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,076	94.7%
Born in same state	2,036	92.8%
Born in different state	1,561	71.2%
Foreign born	40	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	117	5.3%
Not a US citizen	99	84.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	443	20.2%
French	333	15.2%
German	237	10.8%
Arab	84	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	19	0.9%
Polish	13	0.6%
English	9	0.4%
Norwegian	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	94.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06235

What city is ZIP code 06235 in?

ZIP code 06235 is primarily assigned to Chaplin, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06235 in?

ZIP code 06235 falls within Windham County, Connecticut.

Is ZIP code 06235 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 06235 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 06235?

ZIP code 06235 has an estimated population of 2,193 residents, with a density of 114 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06235?

The median household income in ZIP code 06235 is $92,083, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06235?

The median home value in ZIP code 06235 is $241,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 06235 in?

ZIP code 06235 observes the EST timezone.