06248 ZIP Code — Hebron, CT

Tolland County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06248 is located in Hebron, Connecticut, within Tolland County. It covers approximately 21.24 square miles and serves a population of 5,388 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.

About ZIP code 06248

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $344,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($125,047) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 39% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 06248 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,388

population

21.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06248 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06248

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06248. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hebron	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06232 Andover (3.4 mi) 06231 Amston (4.4 mi) 06237 Columbia (5.4 mi) 06238 Coventry (7.1 mi) 06033 Glastonbury (7.7 mi) 06040 Manchester (8.1 mi) 06041 Manchester (8.7 mi) 06073 South Glastonbury (9 mi) 06249 Lebanon (9.1 mi) 06226 Willimantic (10 mi) 06042 Manchester (10.1 mi) 06415 Colchester (10.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,388
Population density	254 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	21.24 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	41.6879
Longitude	-72.4021
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	15.4%	27.9%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	28.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	31.3%	31.7%	27.1%
Over $200k	23.4%	12.3%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,388

Population

254

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$125,047

Median household income

$61,738

Per capita income

$344,900

Median home value

$1,646

Median monthly rent

85.4%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

1,919

Housing units

49.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

151

5–9

127

217

10–14

183

272

15–19

228

137

20–24

116

246

25–34

207

298

35–44

250

510

45–54

429

278

55–59

233

202

60–64

170

261

65–74

219

173

75–84

146

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,263	23.4%
18 and over	4,125	76.6%
65 and over	956	17.7%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Two or more races 2.5%

Black or African American 1.3%

Asian 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	5,127	94.6%
Two or more races	136	2.5%
Black or African American	68	1.3%
Asian	56	1%
Hispanic or Latino	29	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.4%	27.9%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	28.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	31.3%	31.7%	27.1%
Over $200k	23.4%	12.3%	13.2%

Under $10k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 1.5%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 4.8%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k+ 28.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	1.5%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	4.8%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	7.0%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	14.3%
$200k+	28.1%
Median income	$125,047

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$100k–$150k 0.5%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k–$300k 31.0%

$300k–$500k 55.6%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$344,900
Median rent / month	$1,646
Owner occupied	85.4%
Renter occupied	14.6%
Vacant	5.1%
Single-family detached	84.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	24.6%
1980–1989	19.0%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	7.7%
3 bedrooms	54.0%
4 bedrooms	24.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.2%
Electricity	13.3%
Propane / LP gas	5.9%
Fuel oil	67.4%
Wood	3.9%
Solar	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,297	61.4%
Cohabiting couple	159	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	218	10.3%
Female householder, no spouse	440	20.8%
Households with children under 18	758	35.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	743	35.1%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	16.1%
Married	59.4%	58.7%
Separated	0.5%	1.0%
Widowed	3.0%	9.5%
Divorced	7.4%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 0.8%

HS graduate 17.8%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 27.9%

Graduate / professional 22.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.1%
Bachelor's or higher	49.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	85	6.4%
Kindergarten	45	3.4%
Elementary school	435	32.7%
High school	566	42.5%
College / grad school	201	15.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.0%

Professional & management 13.7%

Finance & real estate 10.7%

Retail trade 9.0%

Construction 8.7%

Other services 8.5%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Public administration 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	60.3%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	4.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.2%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	19.0%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 6.8%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 3.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	33.9%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.3%
High blood pressure	28.8%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	22.2%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.3%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	15.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	8.5%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	7.8%
No health insurance	6.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	76.3%
Cholesterol screening	93.7%
Teeth loss	7.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	319	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.5%
Under 18	7.5%
18–64 years	4.3%
65 and over	23.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.8%
Public insurance	29.1%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,210	96.7%
Spanish	13	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,183	96.2%
Born in same state	5,182	96.2%
Born in different state	3,861	71.7%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	205	3.8%
Not a US citizen	162	79.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,014	18.8%
French	887	16.5%
German	196	3.6%
Arab	192	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	154	2.9%
English	58	1.1%
Polish	31	0.6%
Irish	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06248

What city is ZIP code 06248 in?

ZIP code 06248 is primarily assigned to Hebron, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06248 in?

ZIP code 06248 falls within Tolland County, Connecticut.

Is ZIP code 06248 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 06248 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 06248?

50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 06248 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 06248 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06248?

The median household income in ZIP code 06248 is $125,047, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 06248 in?

ZIP code 06248 observes the EST timezone.