06247 ZIP Code — Hampton, CT

Windham County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06247 is located in Hampton, Connecticut, within Windham County. It covers approximately 33.37 square miles and serves a population of 2,304 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.

About ZIP code 06247

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 $274,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $106,842. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 37% 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 32 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 06247 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,304

population

33.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06247 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06247

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06247. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hampton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06235 Chaplin (3.5 mi) 06235 Chaplin (3.5 mi) 06235 Chaplin (3.5 mi) 06256 North Windham (5 mi) 06264 Scotland (5.1 mi) 06280 Windham (6 mi) 06234 Brooklyn (6 mi) 06331 Canterbury (6.2 mi) 06250 Mansfield Center (7.2 mi) 06259 Pomfret Center (7.4 mi) 06330 Baltic (8.5 mi) 06226 Willimantic (8.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,304
Population density	69 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	33.37 sq mi
Water area	0.42 sq mi
Latitude	41.7651
Longitude	-72.0679
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	28.1%	36.5%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	33.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	23.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	9.1%	6.9%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,304

Population

People per sq mi

48.7

Median age

$106,842

Median household income

$49,373

Per capita income

$274,500

Median home value

$1,315

Median monthly rent

89.2%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

919

Housing units

33.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

106

15–19

20–24

128

25–34

102

104

35–44

183

45–54

146

103

55–59

145

60–64

115

173

65–74

138

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	410	17.8%
18 and over	1,894	82.2%
65 and over	458	19.9%
Median age	48.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.6%

Hispanic or Latino 8.9%

Two or more races 5.5%

Other race 4.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,040	80.6%
Hispanic or Latino	226	8.9%
Two or more races	140	5.5%
Other race	121	4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.1%	36.5%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	33.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	23.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	9.1%	6.9%	13.2%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k+ 15.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	24.7%
$150k–$200k	13.2%
$200k+	15.4%
Median income	$106,842

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 1.9%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 35.0%

$300k–$500k 30.7%

$500k–$1M 7.9%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$274,500
Median rent / month	$1,315
Owner occupied	89.2%
Renter occupied	10.8%
Vacant	7.7%
Single-family detached	90.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.5%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	18.4%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	25.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	43.9%
4 bedrooms	24.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	29.2%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	5.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Fuel oil	73.1%
Wood	11.0%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	469	49.8%
Cohabiting couple	64	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	192	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	217	23.0%
Households with children under 18	219	23.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	301	32.0%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.6%	20.2%
Married	45.9%	58.1%
Separated	1.3%	1.6%
Widowed	4.1%	6.4%
Divorced	8.2%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 30.1%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 17.0%

Graduate / professional 16.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	33.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	8.1%
Kindergarten	25	5.5%
Elementary school	165	36.3%
High school	144	31.7%
College / grad school	83	18.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.2%

Retail trade 11.8%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Public administration 8.2%

Other services 7.6%

Construction 6.4%

Professional & management 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.9%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.2%
Government	27.8%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 5.6%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 7.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	30.6%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	10.7%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	7.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	73.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	9.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	145	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	13.2%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	24.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.7%
Public insurance	33.6%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,211	96.0%
Spanish	24	1.1%
Other Indo-European	16	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,271	98.6%
Born in same state	2,241	97.3%
Born in different state	1,600	69.4%
Foreign born	30	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	33	1.4%
Not a US citizen	22	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	388	16.8%
German	259	11.2%
French	242	10.5%
Arab	42	1.8%
Norwegian	10	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	8	0.3%
English	6	0.3%
Polish	2	0.1%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	98.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06247

What city is ZIP code 06247 in?

ZIP code 06247 is primarily assigned to Hampton, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06247 in?

ZIP code 06247 falls within Windham County, Connecticut.

Is ZIP code 06247 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 06247 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 06247 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 06247 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06247?

The median household income in ZIP code 06247 is $106,842, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 06247?

ZIP code 06247 has an estimated population of 2,304 residents, with a density of 69 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 06247 in?

ZIP code 06247 observes the EST timezone.