06242 ZIP Code — Eastford, CT

Windham County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06242 is located in Eastford, Connecticut, within Windham County. It covers approximately 24.89 square miles and serves a population of 1,256 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.

About ZIP code 06242

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $287,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,558. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 35% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 06242 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,256

population

24.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06242 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06242

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06242. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eastford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06278 Ashford (3.1 mi) 06259 Pomfret Center (5.8 mi) 06281 Woodstock (6.7 mi) 06235 Chaplin (7.3 mi) 06235 Chaplin (7.3 mi) 06235 Chaplin (7.3 mi) 06279 Willington (8.4 mi) 06247 Hampton (9 mi) 06250 Mansfield Center (9.5 mi) 06269 Storrs Mansfield (9.9 mi) 06076 Stafford Springs (10.3 mi) 06234 Brooklyn (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,256
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	24.89 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	41.8930
Longitude	-72.0985
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	26.3%	36.5%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	33.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	34.2%	23.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	8.5%	6.9%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,256

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$88,558

Median household income

$41,867

Per capita income

$287,800

Median home value

$914

Median monthly rent

77.8%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

491

Housing units

33.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

101

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	223	17.8%
18 and over	1,033	82.2%
65 and over	241	19.2%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Other race 3.4%

Two or more races 1.1%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,185	90.5%
Hispanic or Latino	54	4.1%
Other race	44	3.4%
Two or more races	14	1.1%
Asian	6	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.4%
Black or African American	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.3%	36.5%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	33.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	34.2%	23.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	8.5%	6.9%	13.2%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k+ 11.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	12.2%
$200k+	11.7%
Median income	$88,558

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 2.2%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k–$300k 40.2%

$300k–$500k 39.4%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$287,800
Median rent / month	$914
Owner occupied	77.8%
Renter occupied	22.2%
Vacant	20.1%
Single-family detached	78.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	5.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	30.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.7%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	44.1%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	24.5%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	36.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	6.3%
Propane / LP gas	8.4%
Fuel oil	64.6%
Wood	20.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	303	63.5%
Cohabiting couple	26	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	79	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	69	14.5%
Households with children under 18	116	24.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	161	33.8%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.3%	20.0%
Married	54.0%	64.9%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	2.9%	6.5%
Divorced	7.5%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 22.0%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.1%
Bachelor's or higher	33.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.2%
Kindergarten	22	8.1%
Elementary school	125	45.8%
High school	41	15.0%
College / grad school	79	28.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Retail trade 13.8%

Professional & management 11.9%

Construction 6.9%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Public administration 4.7%

Other services 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.6%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	27.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	8.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.6%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 7.6%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 41.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.7%
High blood pressure	30.5%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.5%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	18.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	7.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	74.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	8.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	95	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	24.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.8%
Public insurance	33.6%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	7.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,223	97.4%
Spanish	2	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,202	95.7%
Born in same state	1,198	95.4%
Born in different state	744	59.2%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	54	4.3%
Not a US citizen	12	22.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	306	24.4%
Italian	160	12.7%
Arab	86	6.8%
German	72	5.7%
Polish	20	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	13	1%
Irish	10	0.8%
Norwegian	4	0.3%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06242

What city is ZIP code 06242 in?

ZIP code 06242 is primarily assigned to Eastford, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06242 in?

ZIP code 06242 falls within Windham County, Connecticut.

Does ZIP code 06242 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 06242 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 06242?

ZIP code 06242 has an estimated population of 1,256 residents, with a density of 50 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06242?

The median home value in ZIP code 06242 is $287,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06242?

The median household income in ZIP code 06242 is $88,558, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 06242 in?

ZIP code 06242 observes the EST timezone.