06255 ZIP Code — North Grosvenordale, CT

Windham County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06255 is located in North Grosvenordale, Connecticut, within Windham County. It covers approximately 23.07 square miles and serves a population of 4,221 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.

About ZIP code 06255

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 $266,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,000. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 46% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 06255 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,221

population

23.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06255 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06255

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06255. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Grosvenordale	Acceptable
North Grosvenordale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06277 Thompson (2.1 mi) 06262 Quinebaug (3.6 mi) 06281 Woodstock (5.6 mi) 06260 Putnam (5.7 mi) 01570 Webster (6.2 mi) 06241 Dayville (8.9 mi) 01516 Douglas (9.2 mi) 02859 Pascoag (9.3 mi) 01550 Southbridge (9.5 mi) 06259 Pomfret Center (9.6 mi) 01540 Oxford (10.2 mi) 06243 East Killingly (10.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,221
Population density	183 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	23.07 sq mi
Water area	0.73 sq mi
Latitude	41.9786
Longitude	-71.9020
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	32.6%	36.5%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	33.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	29.2%	23.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	4.9%	6.9%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,221

Population

183

People per sq mi

52.0

Median age

$87,000

Median household income

$44,653

Per capita income

$266,100

Median home value

$961

Median monthly rent

76.7%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

1,566

Housing units

28.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

106

5–9

111

10–14

119

15–19

124

129

20–24

136

216

25–34

227

226

35–44

236

239

45–54

250

248

55–59

260

190

60–64

199

353

65–74

371

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	633	15.0%
18 and over	3,588	85.0%
65 and over	929	22.0%
Median age	52.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Two or more races 2.7%

Other race 1.2%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	4,025	92.6%
Hispanic or Latino	128	2.9%
Two or more races	119	2.7%
Other race	54	1.2%
Black or African American	23	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.6%	36.5%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	33.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	29.2%	23.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	4.9%	6.9%	13.2%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 6.6%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	6.6%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	21.1%
$150k–$200k	16.3%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$87,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 2.4%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 35.7%

$300k–$500k 28.1%

$500k–$1M 5.5%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$266,100
Median rent / month	$961
Owner occupied	76.7%
Renter occupied	23.3%
Vacant	6.1%
Single-family detached	75.4%
Large apartment buildings	3.0%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	13.3%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	24.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.1%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	47.5%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	28.6%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	28.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	12.4%
Propane / LP gas	4.3%
Fuel oil	70.2%
Wood	12.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	920	48.9%
Cohabiting couple	243	12.9%
Male householder, no spouse	281	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	438	23.3%
Households with children under 18	417	22.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	730	38.8%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	27.5%
Married	51.8%	47.2%
Separated	0.5%	2.2%
Widowed	6.1%	5.8%
Divorced	14.1%	17.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 38.4%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.9%

Graduate / professional 12.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	28.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	5.4%
Kindergarten	61	9.2%
Elementary school	240	36.1%
High school	188	28.3%
College / grad school	140	21.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.6%

Retail trade 21.6%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Construction 6.4%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Professional & management 4.4%

Public administration 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Other services 1.0%

Information 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.0%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	26.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	14.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 12.7%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 12.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	32.4%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	7.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.6%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	20.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	71.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	327	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	34.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.3%
Public insurance	39.6%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,040	95.7%
Spanish	47	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	47	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,122	97.7%
Born in same state	4,031	95.5%
Born in different state	1,566	37.1%
Foreign born	91	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	99	2.3%
Not a US citizen	54	54.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	579	13.7%
German	387	9.2%
French	261	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	58	1.4%
Polish	25	0.6%
English	14	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06255

What city is ZIP code 06255 in?

ZIP code 06255 is primarily assigned to North Grosvenordale, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06255 in?

ZIP code 06255 falls within Windham County, Connecticut.

Does ZIP code 06255 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 06255 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 06255 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 06255 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 06255?

ZIP code 06255 has an estimated population of 4,221 residents, with a density of 183 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06255?

The median household income in ZIP code 06255 is $87,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 06255 in?

ZIP code 06255 observes the EST timezone.