City

Ashford, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Northeastern Connecticut County  ·  Connecticut

👥4,345Population
💰$127,969Median HH Income▲ 68% above avg
🎂37.9Median Age
🏠$315,700Median Home Value▲ 13% above avg
🎓44.4%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 49% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 4.4%Asian: 2.3%Other: 4.6%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic4.4%
Asian2.3%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
31%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads44.4% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 49% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,181 (38.6%)
Some College276 (9%)
Associates238 (7.8%)
Bachelors222 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree1,136 (37.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 9%Associates: 7.8%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 37.2%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College9.0%
Associates7.8%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate37.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.3%Renter: 18.7%Tenure
Owner81.3%
Renter18.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$127,969 ▲ 68% above avg
Median Home Value$315,700 ▲ 13% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,230/mo
Total Housing Units2,112
Vacant Units241

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
32%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%
About Ashford, CT

Ashford is a city in Connecticut, located in Northeastern Connecticut County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,345 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.9 years.

Economically, Ashford is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $127,969 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ashford is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $315,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,230 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ashford is well-educated. 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.75%).

Ashford, CT offers residents above-average earning potential within Connecticut.

ZIP Codes in Ashford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06278 4,345 $127,969 $315,700 $1,230 7.3% 44.4% 81.3%