| ZIP Code | 06254 |
|---|---|
| City | North Franklin |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Southeastern Connecticut County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 478 ft |
| Latitude | 41.621212 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.142609 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09180 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs ↓ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 36.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 26% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 466 (35.7%) |
| Some College | 153 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 200 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 98 (7.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 384 (29.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $100,179 ▲ 31% above avg ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $288,200 ≈ Avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $700/mo |
| Total Units | 754 |
| Vacant Units | 29 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 754 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 29 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 06254 is located in North Franklin, Connecticut, within Southeastern Connecticut County. With a population of 1,925, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.3 years. Economically, 06254 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $100,179 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06254 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $288,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $700 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 06254 is primarily White (78.18%). 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 8.0%. Household income has grown by 4% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06254 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.
Overall, ZIP code 06254 in North Franklin, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,925 residents, a median household income of $100,179, and a median home value of $288,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.