| City: | Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut |
| City Alias: | Storrs, Storrs Manfld |
| Names to Avoid: | Gurleyville, Mansfield |
| Planning Region: | Capitol Planning Region |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:51:57 PM |
| Population: | 12,460 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 860 / 959 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 41.7912, -72.2521 |
| Land Area: | 26.626 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 06268 has 12,460 residents and 3,863 households (average 2.26 persons per household). The median age is 22.5 years, significantly younger than the state (41.1) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.5% male and 50.5% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.5%). Largest groups are White (72.1%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (14.9%, much higher than the state average of 4.8% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than the state average (4.8%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 12,460Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 10,782Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 9,808Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 468.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $56,533Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 3,863Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $328,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.26Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.59Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 11,335 | 11,044 | 11,063 | 11,509 | 11,136 | 10,800 | 10,712 | 10,695 | 10,420 | 10,598 | 12,094 | 12,961 | 10,782 |
| Decennial Census | 11,481 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 12,460 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 22.5
Male Median Age: 22.5
Female Median Age: 22.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 139 | 196 | 213 | 729 | 2,427 | 350 | 213 | 192 | 164 | 176 | 209 | 258 | 226 | 230 | 168 | 128 | 67 | 88 |
| Female | 141 | 142 | 206 | 767 | 2,274 | 266 | 192 | 166 | 189 | 182 | 249 | 247 | 297 | 261 | 219 | 183 | 134 | 172 |
| Total | 280 | 338 | 419 | 1,496 | 4,701 | 616 | 405 | 358 | 353 | 358 | 458 | 505 | 523 | 491 | 387 | 311 | 201 | 260 |
| White: | 8,980 | 70.07% |
| Black: | 606 | 4.73% |
| Hispanic:* | 995 | 7.76% |
| Asian: | 1,856 | 14.48% |
| American Indian: | 29 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian: | 5 | 0.04% |
| Other: | 345 | 2.69% |
| Total: | 12,816 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 6,173 | 49.54% | 22.5 years |
| Females: | 6,287 | 50.46% | 22.6 years |
| Total: | 12,460 | 100% | 22.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 9,171 | 85.06% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 155 | 1.44% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 531 | 4.92% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 925 | 13.50% |
| Total Population: | 10,782 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 9,326 | 86.50% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1,456 | 13.50% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $56,533, which is considerably lower than the state median ($93,760), is down $3,174 (5.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,023. Family households earn a median of $145,625 versus $29,643 for nonfamily households (a difference of $115,982). By gender, male median income is $75,982 and female is $71,506, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $4,476 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 55.8%, which is far less than the state rate (66.1%). The unemployment rate is 11.1%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (52.4%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,707 | $58,894 | $62,753 | $54,105 | $48,125 | $51,398 | $48,688 | $48,140 | $47,510 | $35,732 | $33,803 | $48,733 | $56,533 |
| Median Family Income | $94,167 | $94,675 | $97,284 | $102,357 | $102,868 | $102,888 | $100,625 | $108,194 | $108,750 | $130,000 | $127,566 | $142,500 | $145,625 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,880 | $23,864 | $28,356 | $24,971 | $23,512 | $30,917 | $28,179 | $23,818 | $23,783 | $22,259 | $22,561 | $23,613 | $29,643 |
| Median Male Income | $69,479 | $71,025 | $71,553 | $74,007 | $64,241 | $62,073 | $62,807 | $67,162 | $65,524 | $67,083 | $69,250 | $81,678 | $75,982 |
| Median Female Income | $41,762 | $43,432 | $43,948 | $50,000 | $52,639 | $53,657 | $57,500 | $57,750 | $56,518 | $57,351 | $58,603 | $65,403 | $71,506 |
| Employed: | 4,895 | 49.62% |
| Unemployed: | 610 | 6.18% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 4,360 | 44.20% |
| Total: | 9,865 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 2,567 | 52.44% |
| Service: | 932 | 19.04% |
| Sales and Office: | 864 | 17.65% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 143 | 2.92% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 389 | 7.95% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 4,895 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $328,600, which is well above the national median ($303,400), is up $55,200 (20.19%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $71,800. The median gross rent is $1,442, which is well above the national median ($1,348), is up $294 (25.61%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $87. Of occupied housing, owners make up 45.33% (54.53% with a mortgage, 45.47% free-and-clear) and renters 54.67% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.77%, which is far higher than the state rate (7.54%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $273,400 | $265,100 | $253,600 | $246,900 | $246,800 | $238,000 | $239,300 | $256,200 | $256,800 | $258,700 | $279,700 | $325,300 | $328,600 |
| Less than $500: | 34 | 1.81% |
| $500 to $999: | 354 | 18.85% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 566 | 30.14% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 482 | 25.67% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 210 | 11.18% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 11 | 0.59% |
| $3,000 or more: | 145 | 7.72% |
| No Rent: | 76 | 4.05% |
| Total: | 1,878 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,148 | $1,139 | $1,057 | $1,048 | $1,079 | $1,143 | $1,150 | $1,227 | $1,355 | $1,383 | $1,345 | $1,389 | $1,442 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 849 | 24.72% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 708 | 20.61% |
| Renter Occupied: | 1,878 | 54.67% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 3,435 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 3,435 | 87.23% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 503 | 12.77% |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,938 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,966 | 49.92% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 1,766 | 44.85% |
| Other Units: | 206 | 5.23% |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,938 | 100% |
In 2023, 59.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 96.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 24.90%, which is generally lower than the state rate (37.20%). The share of people in poverty is 8.60%, which is on par with the state rate (6.80%), up 3.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.50 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (85.75%). College enrollment is 85.75%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 70 | 1.69% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 77 | 1.86% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 702 | 16.92% |
| Some college, no degree: | 515 | 12.41% |
| Associate's degree: | 326 | 7.86% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 957 | 23.06% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,503 | 36.22% |
| Total: | 4,150 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 4,003 | 96.46% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 2,460 | 59.28% |
| Private Insurance: | 8,568 | 74.69% |
| Public Insurance: | 2,671 | 23.28% |
| No Insurance: | 232 | 2.02% |
| Total: | 11,471 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 11,239 | 97.98% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.5% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 6.9% | 5.8% | 9.1% | 8.6% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 17 | 0.26% |
| Kindergarten: | 76 | 1.17% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 499 | 7.71% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 331 | 5.11% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,552 | 85.75% |
| Total: | 6,475 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 93 | 1.44% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 906 | 13.99% |
ZIP Code 06268 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 169 business establishments, employing about 1,952 people with an annual payroll of $65,228,000. USPS data shows 4,340 residential mailboxes and 184 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 4,340Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 184Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 4,684Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 2,708Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 687Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 169Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $15,966,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $65,228,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 1,952Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 06268 is located in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, within the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25540) and Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,144,012 people, about 1.09% of whom live in ZIP Code 06268. It covers 26.626 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.135 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CTSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 25540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 1,144,012Source: Census |
| MSA: | Hartford, CT MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 26.626 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.135 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1987.68 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 06268 is part of 2 school districts, including: Mansfield School District (Grades PK thru 08) and Regional High School District 19 (Grades 9th thru 12th). There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.