06256 ZIP Code — North Windham, CT

Windham County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06256 is located in North Windham, Connecticut, within Windham County. It covers approximately 7.55 square miles and serves a population of 2,273 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860/959.

About ZIP code 06256

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $170,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,000. 38% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 06256 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,273

population

7.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06256 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06256

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06256. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Windham	Acceptable
North Windham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06280 Windham (2.7 mi) 06226 Willimantic (3.5 mi) 06264 Scotland (3.8 mi) 06235 Chaplin (4.1 mi) 06235 Chaplin (4.1 mi) 06235 Chaplin (4.1 mi) 06250 Mansfield Center (4.3 mi) 06266 South Windham (4.5 mi) 06247 Hampton (5 mi) 06268 Storrs Mansfield (6.4 mi) 06269 Storrs Mansfield (7.2 mi) 06330 Baltic (7.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,273
Population density	301 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	7.55 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	41.7331
Longitude	-72.1545
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	860/959

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.7%	36.5%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	33.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	23.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	3.5%	6.9%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,273

Population

301

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$65,000

Median household income

$36,750

Per capita income

$170,800

Median home value

$1,560

Median monthly rent

87.2%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

927

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

171

25–34

190

162

35–44

180

134

45–54

149

55–59

192

60–64

213

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	397	17.5%
18 and over	1,876	82.5%
65 and over	341	15.0%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 2.1%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,200	93.8%
Hispanic or Latino	72	3.1%
Other race	49	2.1%
Two or more races	24	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.7%	36.5%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	33.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	23.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	3.5%	6.9%	13.2%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 27.1%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	27.1%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	20.0%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$65,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$150k–$200k 24.9%

$200k–$300k 32.8%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$170,800
Median rent / month	$1,560
Owner occupied	87.2%
Renter occupied	12.8%
Vacant	6.4%
Single-family detached	51.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	22.4%
1990–1999	22.0%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	3.9%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	23.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	16.2%
2 bedrooms	10.9%
3 bedrooms	62.7%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	59.1%
3 or more	11.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	4.5%
Propane / LP gas	32.2%
Fuel oil	52.1%
Wood	9.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	445	45.1%
Cohabiting couple	145	14.7%
Male householder, no spouse	106	10.8%
Female householder, no spouse	290	29.4%
Households with children under 18	211	21.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	231	23.4%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.9%	34.3%
Married	50.1%	41.7%
Separated	4.4%	0.0%
Widowed	6.1%	13.9%
Divorced	3.5%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 35.1%

Some college, no degree 33.2%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	1.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	122	28.3%
High school	159	36.9%
College / grad school	143	33.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.7%

Manufacturing 17.7%

Retail trade 15.3%

Wholesale trade 7.1%

Other services 6.7%

Construction 4.0%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Public administration 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Professional & management 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.2%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	7.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.1%
Government	24.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.6

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	29.7%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	259	14.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.5%
65 and over	29.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.0%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,160	95.0%
Spanish	43	2.0%
Other Indo-European	43	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,219	97.6%
Born in same state	2,176	95.7%
Born in different state	1,604	70.6%
Foreign born	43	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	54	2.4%
Not a US citizen	54	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	452	19.9%
Italian	371	16.3%
German	232	10.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	46	2%
Norwegian	44	1.9%
Dutch	12	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06256

What city is ZIP code 06256 in?

ZIP code 06256 is primarily assigned to North Windham, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06256 in?

ZIP code 06256 falls within Windham County, Connecticut.

Is ZIP code 06256 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 06256 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 06256 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 06256 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 06256 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 06256 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06256?

The median home value in ZIP code 06256 is $170,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 06256 in?

ZIP code 06256 observes the EST timezone.