ZIP code 06242: Eastford, CT
06242 is a ZIP code in Eastford, Connecticut, mainly in Windham County, part of the Worcester, MA metro area. About 1,290 people live here.
- Population
- 1,290
- Median household income
- $89,250
- Typical home value
- $409,400+6.3% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,063gross, per month
- Median age
- 50.3
- Homeowners
- 85.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 06242 details
| City | Eastford |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham County (also partly Tolland County) |
| Metro area | Worcester, MA |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 24.9 sq mi, plus 0.4 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 52 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.7% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 36 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 41.89559, -72.09330 |
Median rent in 06242 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,404/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,018/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $982/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 06242
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06282 | Woodstock Valley, CT | 3.7 mi | 1,134 |
| 06278 | Ashford, CT | 4.0 mi | 4,337 |
| 06230 | Abington, CT | 4.8 mi | — |
| 06259 | Pomfret Center, CT | 5.7 mi | 4,568 |
| 06258 | Pomfret, CT | 6.7 mi | 114 |
| 06281 | Woodstock, CT | 6.7 mi | 7,237 |
| 06235 | Chaplin, CT | 7.5 mi | 2,018 |
| 06279 | Willington, CT | 8.2 mi | 5,575 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 06242?
A typical home in ZIP code 06242 is worth about $409,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $89,250 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Connecticut average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $409,400 homeWhat can a $89,250 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 06242
What city is ZIP code 06242?
ZIP code 06242 is in Eastford, CT, in Windham County.
What county is ZIP code 06242 in?
06242 is mainly in Windham County, Connecticut, and partly in Tolland County.
What is the population of ZIP code 06242?
About 1,290 people live in ZIP code 06242, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 06242 in?
06242 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.