06249 ZIP Code — Lebanon, CT

New London County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06249 is located in Lebanon, Connecticut, within New London County. It covers approximately 54.10 square miles and serves a population of 7,145 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.

About ZIP code 06249

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 $325,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $107,050. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 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 33 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 06249 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,145

population

54.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06249 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06249

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06249. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lebanon	Acceptable
Lebanon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06336 Gilman (4.2 mi) 06266 South Windham (4.9 mi) 06254 North Franklin (5.1 mi) 06237 Columbia (5.2 mi) 06226 Willimantic (5.6 mi) 06334 Bozrah (6.5 mi) 06231 Amston (6.6 mi) 06280 Windham (7.3 mi) 06415 Colchester (7.5 mi) 06256 North Windham (8.7 mi) 06264 Scotland (8.8 mi) 06330 Baltic (8.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,145
Population density	132 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	54.10 sq mi
Water area	1.15 sq mi
Latitude	41.6266
Longitude	-72.2458
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	15.2%	32.0%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	30.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	34.6%	28.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	14.9%	9.2%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

7,145

Population

132

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$107,050

Median household income

$53,414

Per capita income

$325,600

Median home value

$1,264

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

4.6%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

2,772

Housing units

36.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

101

Under 5

104

139

5–9

144

251

10–14

259

221

15–19

228

213

20–24

221

388

25–34

400

394

35–44

407

606

45–54

626

247

55–59

255

297

60–64

306

420

65–74

434

225

75–84

232

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,316	18.4%
18 and over	5,829	81.6%
65 and over	1,338	18.7%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.5%

Two or more races 6.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Asian 1%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,572	87.5%
Two or more races	482	6.4%
Hispanic or Latino	369	4.9%
Asian	73	1%
Other race	17	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.2%	32.0%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	30.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	34.6%	28.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	14.9%	9.2%	13.2%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 0.2%

$15k–$25k 1.4%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 6.2%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k+ 19.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	0.2%
$15k–$25k	1.4%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	6.2%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	21.3%
$150k–$200k	14.2%
$200k+	19.6%
Median income	$107,050

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 29.5%

$300k–$500k 46.2%

$500k–$1M 11.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$325,600
Median rent / month	$1,264
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	11.2%
Single-family detached	88.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	6.5%
1980–1989	20.5%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	19.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	52.8%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.7%
2 vehicles	43.3%
3 or more	38.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	7.6%
Propane / LP gas	14.6%
Fuel oil	59.9%
Wood	14.6%
Solar	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,702	60.9%
Cohabiting couple	276	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	333	11.9%
Female householder, no spouse	484	17.3%
Households with children under 18	831	29.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	905	32.4%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.9%	25.6%
Married	60.2%	57.6%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	10.3%
Divorced	5.4%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 30.6%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.5%

Graduate / professional 15.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	36.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	0.5%
Kindergarten	44	3.2%
Elementary school	576	41.9%
High school	449	32.7%
College / grad school	299	21.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.0%

Manufacturing 17.5%

Construction 12.2%

Other services 7.2%

Retail trade 6.8%

Professional & management 5.7%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Public administration 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.6%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	13.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.6%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	21.4%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.3

Poverty

All people 4.6%

Under 18 years 11.3%

18 and over 3.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 31.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.5%
Retirement income	33.6%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.0%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	23.5%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	16.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	9.9%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	7.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	74.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	8.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	337	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.0%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	19.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.6%
Public insurance	35.3%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,940	97.1%
Spanish	65	0.9%
Other Indo-European	4	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	34	0.5%
Other languages	27	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,754	94.5%
Born in same state	6,727	94.1%
Born in different state	5,036	70.5%
Foreign born	27	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	391	5.5%
Not a US citizen	381	97.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,565	21.9%
French	1,108	15.5%
German	568	7.9%
English	197	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	163	2.3%
Irish	147	2.1%
Polish	35	0.5%
Dutch	15	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06249

What city is ZIP code 06249 in?

ZIP code 06249 is primarily assigned to Lebanon, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06249 in?

ZIP code 06249 falls within New London County, Connecticut.

Is ZIP code 06249 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 06249 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06249?

The median home value in ZIP code 06249 is $325,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06249?

The median household income in ZIP code 06249 is $107,050, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 06249?

ZIP code 06249 has an estimated population of 7,145 residents, with a density of 132 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 06249 in?

ZIP code 06249 observes the EST timezone.