06239 ZIP Code — Danielson, CT
Windham County, Connecticut
ZIP code 06239 is located in Danielson, Connecticut, within Windham County. It covers approximately 23.14 square miles and serves a population of 11,417 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.
About ZIP code 06239
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $251,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
Median household income is $69,979. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
11,417
population
23.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
06239 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 06239
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06239. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Danielson | Acceptable |
| Danielson | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
06243 East Killingly (4.7 mi)
06241 Dayville (4.8 mi)
06377 Sterling (4.8 mi)
06234 Brooklyn (5.1 mi)
06354 Moosup (5.6 mi)
06374 Plainfield (7.2 mi)
06260 Putnam (8.1 mi)
02825 Foster (8.2 mi)
06259 Pomfret Center (8.8 mi)
06331 Canterbury (9.2 mi)
02827 Greene (9.2 mi)
02815 Clayville (9.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 11,417 |
| Population density | 493 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 09 |
| County FIPS | 015 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 23.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.47 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.7848 |
| Longitude | -71.8546 |
| 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 | 40.5% | 36.5% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 33.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.8% | 23.1% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 6.9% | 13.2% |
Demographics & statistics
11,417
Population
493
People per sq mi
38.3
Median age
$69,979
Median household income
$34,674
Per capita income
$251,600
Median home value
$1,240
Median monthly rent
61.8%
Home ownership
16.4%
Poverty rate
11.7%
Unemployment
3,280
Housing units
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
209
Under 5
237
328
5–9
371
392
10–14
444
302
15–19
342
257
20–24
292
890
25–34
1,009
751
35–44
851
584
45–54
662
389
55–59
442
330
60–64
375
520
65–74
589
335
75–84
380
64
85+
72
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,474 | 21.7% |
| 18 and over | 8,943 | 78.3% |
| 65 and over | 1,960 | 17.2% |
| Median age | 38.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.6%
Two or more races
9%
Hispanic or Latino
7.1%
Other race
2.8%
Black or African American
2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Asian
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,409 | 76.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,107 | 9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 870 | 7.1% |
| Other race | 346 | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 314 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 134 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 107 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.5% | 36.5% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 33.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.8% | 23.1% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 6.9% | 13.2% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
8.8%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$75k–$100k
16.0%
$100k–$150k
22.9%
$150k–$200k
4.0%
$200k+
6.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.0% |
| $200k+ | 6.1% |
| Median income | $69,979 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.3%
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
3.9%
$150k–$200k
16.6%
$200k–$300k
52.8%
$300k–$500k
23.2%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $251,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,240 |
| Owner occupied | 61.8% |
| Renter occupied | 38.2% |
| Vacant | 5.8% |
| Single-family detached | 60.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.24 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.9% |
| 3 or more | 14.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22.4% |
| Electricity | 17.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.7% |
| Fuel oil | 51.6% |
| Wood | 3.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,777 | 36.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 565 | 11.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 706 | 14.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,779 | 36.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,534 | 31.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,373 | 28.4% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.8% | 30.2% |
| Married | 45.4% | 35.7% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.0% | 11.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 19.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
8.2%
HS graduate
36.4%
Some college, no degree
18.5%
Associate's degree
12.1%
Bachelor's degree
15.5%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 76 | 2.8% |
| Kindergarten | 68 | 2.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,309 | 48.7% |
| High school | 672 | 25.0% |
| College / grad school | 564 | 21.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.0%
Manufacturing
18.2%
Retail trade
14.7%
Finance & real estate
10.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.0%
Professional & management
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Wholesale trade
4.0%
Construction
3.9%
Other services
3.7%
Public administration
3.7%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.8% |
| Service | 17.8% |
| Sales & office | 24.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 18.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.4% |
| Government | 12.6% |
| Self-employed | 2.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.0% |
| Carpool | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 6.1% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.2 |
Poverty
All people
16.4%
Under 18 years
25.6%
18 and over
13.8%
Married-couple families
7.3%
Female-led households
16.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.8% |
| Retirement income | 20.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 20.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| High blood pressure | 31.7% |
| High cholesterol | 32.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 26.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.5% |
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| No physical activity | 24.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.8% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.5% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 752 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.9% |
| Under 18 | 2.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.7% |
| 65 and over | 32.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.7% |
| Public insurance | 49.2% |
| No insurance | 7.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,971 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 628 | 5.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 353 | 3.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 217 | 2.0% |
| Other languages | 58 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,857 | 95.1% |
| Born in same state | 10,496 | 91.9% |
| Born in different state | 5,390 | 47.2% |
| Foreign born | 361 | 3.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 560 | 4.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 285 | 50.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,545 | 13.5% |
| Italian | 1,467 | 12.8% |
| German | 757 | 6.6% |
| Arab | 358 | 3.1% |
| Irish | 113 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 31 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 20 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 14 | 0.1% |
| English | 7 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.3% |
| Internet access | 94.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06239
What city is ZIP code 06239 in?
ZIP code 06239 is primarily assigned to Danielson, Connecticut.
What county is ZIP code 06239 in?
ZIP code 06239 falls within Windham County, Connecticut.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06239?
16% of residents in ZIP code 06239 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 06239?
ZIP code 06239 has an estimated population of 11,417 residents, with a density of 493 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 06239?
The median household income in ZIP code 06239 is $69,979, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06239?
The median home value in ZIP code 06239 is $251,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 06239 in?
ZIP code 06239 observes the EST timezone.