| ZIP Code | 06235 |
|---|---|
| City | Chaplin |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Northeastern Connecticut County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 395 ft |
| Latitude | 41.79089 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.12954 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09150 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 6.9% ▼ 31% below avg |
| College Grads | 36.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.2% ▼ 76% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 502 (37.6%) |
| Some College | 148 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 193 (14.4%) |
| Bachelors | 181 (13.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 312 (23.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $96,944 ▲ 27% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $243,500 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,136/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 913 |
| Vacant Units | 37 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 913 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 37 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 06235 is located in Chaplin, Connecticut, within Northeastern Connecticut County. With a population of 2,116, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.3 years. Economically, 06235 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $96,944 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06235 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $243,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,136 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 06235 is primarily White (87.24%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.9%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06235 stands at 1.2%, which is well below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 06235 in Chaplin, CT is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,116 residents, a median household income of $96,944, and a median home value of $243,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.