Zip code 06247: Hampton, Connecticut

Q: What city is zip code 06247?

06247 is assigned to Hampton, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What is the population of 06247?

About 2,412 people live in 06247, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 06247?

The median household income in 06247 is $108,854.

Q: What zip codes are near 06247?

The closest zip codes to 06247 are 06235, 06256, 06264, 06280, 06230.

Residential delivery areaEastern Time

Population

2,412

Median household income

$109K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$293K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,226/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

33 sq mi

72 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 06247

06247 is a small-town zip code in Hampton, Connecticut, covering 33 sq mi of land. About 2,412 people live here, or 72 per square mile. The median resident is 46 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $108,854 a year, 35% above the national median of $80,734. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $293,000, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 91% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,226 a month.

29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.2 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; healthcare; and construction and repair.

How 06247 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate90.8%
97th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%40th of 275 in CT
Government workers22.7%
91st
U.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%14th of 276 in CT
Median age46
89th
U.S. 38.9 · CT 41.197th of 277 in CT
Median earnings per worker$68,984
86th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · CT $57,739100th of 275 in CT
Veterans9.1%
85th
U.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%33rd of 277 in CT
Residents 65 and older22.2%
84th
U.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%91st of 277 in CT
Healthcare workers11.7%
79th
U.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%83rd of 276 in CT
Median household income$108,854
78th
U.S. $80,734 · CT $95,781123rd of 267 in CT
Per capita income$52,570
76th
U.S. $44,673 · CT $55,915163rd of 277 in CT
Broadband access94.7%
73rd
U.S. 91% · CT 92.2%109th of 275 in CT
Self-employed workers11.5%
73rd
U.S. 10% · CT 9.9%109th of 276 in CT
Average commute29.2 min
70th
U.S. 26.4 min · CT 26.5 min88th of 268 in CT
Unemployment rate5.8%
65th
U.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%86th of 276 in CT
Housing vacancy8.4%
63rd
U.S. 10.1% · CT 7%86th of 275 in CT
Work from home13.7%
55th
U.S. 15.1% · CT 16%170th of 276 in CT
Tech workers2.7%
47th
U.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%152nd of 276 in CT
Bachelor's degree or higher29.3%
45th
U.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%211th of 277 in CT
Median home value$293,000
42nd
U.S. $332,700 · CT $366,900199th of 267 in CT
Median gross rent$1,226
38th
U.S. $1,413 · CT $1,488193rd of 247 in CT
Residents under 1820.4%
35th
U.S. 22% · CT 20.2%112th of 277 in CT
Rent-burdened renters44.3%
27th
U.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%180th of 267 in CT
Poverty rate6%
19th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · CT 10%136th of 276 in CT
Uninsured rate3.4%
16th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%130th of 276 in CT
Population density72/sq mi
10th
U.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi263rd of 277 in CT
Income inequality (Gini)0.376
8th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · CT 0.499232nd of 274 in CT
Diversity index13.7
7th
U.S. 61.4 · CT 57255th of 277 in CT
Foreign-born residents1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%263rd of 277 in CT
Population2,412
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,508223rd of 277 in CT

Measure	06247	CT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CT
Homeownership rateStrength	90.8%	66.5%	65.2%	97th	40th of 275
Government workers	22.7%	13.1%	14.5%	91st	14th of 276
Median age	46	41.1	38.9	89th	97th of 277
Median earnings per workerStrength	$68,984	$57,739	$49,666	86th	100th of 275
Veterans	9.1%	4.7%	6.2%	85th	33rd of 277
Residents 65 and older	22.2%	18.5%	17.2%	84th	91st of 277
Healthcare workers	11.7%	10.4%	9.7%	79th	83rd of 276
Median household income	$108,854	$95,781	$80,734	78th	123rd of 267
Per capita income	$52,570	$55,915	$44,673	76th	163rd of 277
Broadband access	94.7%	92.2%	91%	73rd	109th of 275
Self-employed workers	11.5%	9.9%	10%	73rd	109th of 276
Average commute	29.2 min	26.5 min	26.4 min	70th	88th of 268
Unemployment rate	5.8%	5.6%	5.2%	65th	86th of 276
Housing vacancy	8.4%	7%	10.1%	63rd	86th of 275
Work from home	13.7%	16%	15.1%	55th	170th of 276
Tech workers	2.7%	3.6%	3.8%	47th	152nd of 276
Bachelor's degree or higher	29.3%	42.5%	35.7%	45th	211th of 277
Median home value	$293,000	$366,900	$332,700	42nd	199th of 267
Median gross rent	$1,226	$1,488	$1,413	38th	193rd of 247
Residents under 18	20.4%	20.2%	22%	35th	112th of 277
Rent-burdened renters	44.3%	52.6%	51.1%	27th	180th of 267
Poverty rateStrength	6%	10%	12.5%	19th	136th of 276
Uninsured rateStrength	3.4%	5.4%	8.4%	16th	130th of 276
Population density	72/sq mi	749/sq mi	95/sq mi	10th	263rd of 277
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.376	0.499	0.483	8th	232nd of 274
Diversity index	13.7	57	61.4	7th	255th of 277
Foreign-born residents	1%	15.7%	14.1%	6th	263rd of 277
Population	2,412	3,624,508	334,922,499	4th	223rd of 277

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

11%

35–44

11%

45–54

18%

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

20.4%

65 and over

22.2%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black0%
Hispanic4%
Asian0%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

13.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

68.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.4%

Other

0.1%

Households

Households: 943
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 73.6%
Married couples: 55.5%
Living alone: 20.4%
Veterans (of adults): 9.1%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

10%

$75–100k

19%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

18%

$200k+

17%

Median household income

06247

$108,854

Connecticut

$95,781

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$52,570

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

34.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.376

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

06247

$293,000

Connecticut

$366,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

06247

$1,226

Connecticut

$1,488

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

94%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,029
Owner-occupied: 90.8%
Vacant: 8.4%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 35.7%
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

Transit

0.3%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

14%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

19%

20–29

29%

30–44

24%

45–59

12%

60+

10%

Average commute

29.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

65.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

14%

Healthcare

12%

Construction and repair

11%

Office and admin

11%

Sales

Transportation and moving

Education

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.6%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

17%

Manufacturing

11%

Retail

10%

Education

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Information

Wholesale

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$68,984

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

22.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	06247	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$89,625	$74,888
Service	$34,531	$26,804
Sales and office	$52,176	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$70,054	$49,199
Production and transportation	$44,821	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

34%

Some college

22%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

13%

High school graduate or higher: 95.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 12.7%
Households with broadband: 94.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 86.1%
No internet access: 3.8%
Without health insurance: 3.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Hampton
State: Connecticut
Center point: 41.7678° N, 72.0750° W
Land area: 33 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 06247

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
06235	Chaplin, CT	3.2 mi	2,018	$98,059	$256,300
06256	North Windham, CT	4.9 mi	1,704	$80,333	$187,700
06264	Scotland, CT	5 mi	139	$100,227	$320,600
06280	Windham, CT	6 mi	3,110	$76,577	$250,500
06230	Abington, CT · PO box	6.1 mi	—	—	—
06331	Canterbury, CT	6.1 mi	5,145	$103,198	$334,200
06250	Mansfield Center, CT	6.4 mi	5,437	$99,000	$324,800
06234	Brooklyn, CT	6.5 mi	8,517	$96,207	$315,200
06226	Willimantic, CT	8 mi	19,344	$47,162	$190,000
06266	South Windham, CT	8.2 mi	222	—	$232,800
06350	Hanover, CT	8.3 mi	121	$40,950	—
06259	Pomfret Center, CT	8.5 mi	4,568	$108,476	$401,700

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Questions about 06247

What city is zip code 06247?

06247 is assigned to Hampton, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What is the population of 06247?

About 2,412 people live in 06247, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 06247 in?

06247 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 06247?

The median household income in 06247 is $108,854.

What zip codes are near 06247?

The closest zip codes to 06247 are 06235, 06256, 06264, 06280, 06230.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06247, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.