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City: Ashford, CT
Windham County, CT
Zip code population (2000): 4,161
Estimated population in 2005: 4,258

Age and Sex of Residents in zip code 06278

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Houses and condos: 1,731
Renter-occupied apartments: 430
% of renters here:  27%
State:  33%

2008 cost of living index in zip code 06278: 115.9 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 39.2 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.7 sq. mi.
Population density: 109 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
This zip code:  1.8% ($2,423)
Connecticut:  1.8% ($2,961)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2005 in Windham County: $2,519 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2005 in Windham County: $2,329 (1.2%)

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Males: 2,082  (50.0%)
Females: 2,079  (50.0%)
White population: 3,983
Black population: 41
American Indian population: 13
Asian population: 42
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 0
Some other race population: 18
Two or more races population: 64

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Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $243,237
06278  $243,237
Connecticut:  $271,500

According to our research of public records there were no registered sex offenders living in this zip code in early 2007.

Median resident age:  36.4 years
Connecticut median age:  37.4 years

Average household size:
This zip code:  2.6 people
Connecticut:  2.5 people

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 06278, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $52,228 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:  $52,228
State:  $73,265

Salary/wage: $48,860 (reported on 87.3% of returns)
Here:  $48,860
State:  $62,030
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 83.2% for AGIs below $10k, 77.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 79.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 84.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 85.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 79.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $921 (reported on 59.0% of returns)
This zip code:  $921
Connecticut:  $2,287
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.4% for AGIs below $10k, 2.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $1,722 (reported on 26.8% of returns)
Here:  $1,722
State:  $5,735
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.4% for AGIs below $10k, 0.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$4,865 (reported on 19.6% of returns)
Here:  +$4,865
State:  +$23,694
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -0.7% for AGIs below $10k, 0.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$10,211 (reported on 16.3% of returns)
Here:  +$10,211
State:  +$20,783
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 6.0% for AGIs below $10k, 5.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 5.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.1% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $2,735 (reported on 3.2% of returns)
06278:  $2,735
Connecticut:  $3,216
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Self-employed pension: $5,571 (reported on 0.7% of returns)
Here:  $5,571
Connecticut:  $17,335

Total itemized deductions: $16,961 (1% of AGI, reported on 47.2% of returns)
Here:  $16,961
State:  $24,919
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 16.8% for AGIs below $10k, 9.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 14.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 16.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 17.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 14.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $1,917 (2.3% of AGI, reported on 39.8% of returns)
Here:  $1,917
Connecticut:  $3,762

Here:  2.3% of AGI
State:  2.7% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.5% for AGIs below $10k, 0.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $6,896 (reported on 83.9% of returns)
06278:  $6,896
State:  $15,148
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.6% for AGIs below $10k, 5.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 7.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 9.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 15.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,472 (reported on 9.0% of returns)
Here:  $1,472
State:  $1,570
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.2% for AGIs below $10k, 2.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 48.3%
Here:  48%
State:  59%
(% for various income ranges: 33.9% for AGIs below $10k, 47.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 53.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 46.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 54.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 55.7% for AGIs over 100k)


Median household income (1999): $55,022
Estimated median household income in 2005: $58,155
This zip code  $58,155
Connecticut:  $60,941

Ashford, CT (06278) map

Nearest zip codes: 06242, 06279, 06235, 06269, 06282, 06268.


Percentage of family households:
This zip code:  68.7%
Whole state:  67.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:  7.9%
Whole state:  5.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Housing units in zip code 06278 with a mortgage: 733 (112 second mortgage, 63 home equity loan, 5 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 146


Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,209

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $378

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This zip code:  5.9%
Whole state:  7.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This zip code:  2.3%
Whole state:  3.9%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  6.2
State:  6.4

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.3
State:  4.0


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Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages:

Notable locations in zip code 06278: Brialee Campground (A), Hole in the Wall Gang Paul Newman Camp (B), Camp Connri (C), Babcock Library (D), Earl W Smith Senior Center (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in zip code 06278 include: Saint Philip-Apostle Church (A), Westford Congregational Church (B), Westford Hill Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Westford Hill Cemetery (1), Westford Village Cemetery (2), Old Ashford Cemetery (3), South Ashford Cemetery (4), Snow Cemetery (5), Ward Cemetery (6), Warrenville Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Stowell Pond (A), Leander Pond (B), Poole Pond (C), Rychlings Pond (D), Moritz Pond (E), Sabo Pond (F), Morey Pond (G), Buck Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Urda Brook (A), Squaw Hollow Brook (B), North Chism Brook (C), Bebbington Brook (D), Lipps Brook (E), Boston Hollow Road Brook (F), Moritz Brook (G), Branch Brook (H), Basset Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in zip code 06278: Jesias Byles Sanctuary (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Year house built:
  • 1999 to March 2000: 36
  • 1995 to 1998: 95
  • 1990 to 1994: 141
  • 1980 to 1989: 286
  • 1970 to 1979: 363
  • 1960 to 1969: 272
  • 1950 to 1959: 247
  • 1940 to 1949: 42
  • 1939 or earlier: 252



Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Ashford, CT (06278):
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedrooms: 49
  • 2 bedrooms: 250
  • 3 bedrooms: 675
  • 4 bedrooms: 167
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 36


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units:
  • no bedroom: 7
  • 1 bedrooms: 109
  • 2 bedrooms: 195
  • 3 bedrooms: 85
  • 4 bedrooms: 28
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 6



Vehicles available in 06278 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 26
  • 1 vehicle: 276
  • 2 vehicles: 583
  • 3 vehicles: 219
  • 4 vehicles: 56
  • 5 or more vehicles: 17


Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments:
  • no vehicle: 28
  • 1 vehicle: 189
  • 2 vehicles: 166
  • 3 vehicles: 23
  • 4 vehicles: 24
  • 5 or more vehicles: 0



Estimated household income distribution in 2005:

Zip code 06278 household income distribution in 2005

Zip code 06278 house/condo values in 2005


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2005 in zip code 06278:

  • $30,000 to $34,999: 12
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 6
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 6
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 13
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 47
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 68
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 171
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 252
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 145
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 59
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 54
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 36
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 10
 



06278 rent paid by renters


Rent paid by renters in 2000 in zip code 06278:

  • Less than $100: 6
  • $200 to $249: 10
  • $250 to $299: 33
  • $300 to $349: 9
  • $350 to $399: 15
  • $400 to $449: 28
  • $450 to $499: 56
  • $500 to $549: 18
  • $550 to $599: 32
  • $600 to $649: 76
  • $650 to $699: 60
  • $700 to $749: 24
  • $750 to $799: 13
  • $800 to $899: 10
  • $900 to $999: 7
  • $1,250 to $1,499: 6
  • No cash rent: 14
 


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $97,100


Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2005 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $236,813
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $325,531
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $195,319

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 1,288
  • One, attached: 12
  • Two: 113
  • 3 or 4: 54
  • 5 to 9: 102
  • 10 to 19: 39
  • 20 to 49: 39
  • 50 or more: 47
  • Mobile homes: 40
06278 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 1,933 (85%)
  • Carpooled: 231 (10%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 12 (1%)
  • Subway or elevated: 5 (0%)
  • Walked: 9 (0%)
  • Worked at home: 95 (4%)
 

06278 zip code travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 62
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 106
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 135
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 390
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 349
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 119
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 279
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 83
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 155
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 292
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 187
  • 90 or more minutes: 33
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 29.1%


Household type by relationship
Households: 4,145

  • In family households: 3,483 (863 male householders, 256 female householders)
    968 spouses, 1,282 children (1,181 natural, 36 adopted, 65 stepchildren), 31 grandchildren, 22 brothers or sisters, 13 parents, 15 other relatives, 33 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 662 (198 male householders (149 living alone)), 284 female householders (180 living alone)), 180 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 17 (all institutionalized)

Size of family households: 429 2-persons, 261 3-persons, 272 4-persons, 150 5-persons, 7 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 329 1-person, 144 2-persons, 9 3-persons.

825 married couples with children.
194 single-parent households (48 men, 146 women).

91.9% of residents of 06278 zip code speak English at home.
1.3% of residents speak Spanish at home (84% very well, 16% not well).
6.5% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (88% very well, 9% well, 3% not well).
0.3% of residents speak other language at home (100% very well).

Foreign born population: 173 (4.2%)
(83.8% of them are naturalized citizens)

This zip code:  4.2%
Whole state:  10.9%


Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • United Kingdom (21%)
  • Poland (14%)
  • Russia (11%)
  • Canada (10%)
  • Germany (8%)
  • Ukraine (8%)
  • Portugal (5%)


Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 6
  • 1990 to 1994: 42
  • 1985 to 1989: 10
  • 1980 to 1984: 9
  • 1975 to 1979: 20
  • 1970 to 1974: 18
  • 1970 to 1974: 18
  • 1965 to 1969: 50


Zip code 06278 races chart


First ancestries reported:

  • Italian: 537
  • Irish: 432
  • German: 356
  • French (except Basque): 318
  • English: 314
  • Polish: 301
  • French Canadian: 255
  • Other groups: 185
  • United States or American: 173
  • Russian: 96
  • Hungarian: 94
  • Scottish: 69
  • Slovak: 60
  • Swedish: 53
  • Scotch-Irish: 49
  • European: 38
  • Czech: 36
  • British: 34
  • Canadian: 25
  • Ukrainian: 25
  • Celtic: 23
  • Norwegian: 20
  • Welsh: 16
  • Eastern European: 14
  • Czechoslovakian: 13
  • Austrian: 13
  • Iranian: 9
  • Lithuanian: 9
  • Portuguese: 9
  • Croatian: 9
  • Northern European: 8
  • Macedonian: 6
  • Dutch: 6
  • Australian: 5
  • Arab:: 4
  • Palestinian: 4
  • Greek: 4


Facitilies with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • ASHFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (440 WESTFORD RD in ASHFORD, CT)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
    Alternative names: ASHFORD SCHOOL, HOMEBOUND


Median worth of mobile homes: $75,000

Zip code 06278 marital status for males
Zip code 06278 marital status for females


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (66%)
  • Electricity (21%)
  • Wood (9%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%)


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 2792
  • Northeast: 782
  • Midwest: 175
  • South: 83
  • West: 105

60% of the 06278 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 34% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 74% lived in Connecticut.

Population in 1990: 2,720. Population change in the 1990s: +1,441 (+53.0%).



Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

 



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 27
Here:  5.3%
Connecticut:  9.9%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 0
Here:  0.0%
Connecticut:  11.0%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 11
Here:  6.0%
Connecticut:  33.4%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School



Class of Workers



Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code:

  • YEAGLE TECHNOLOGY INC (140 NOTT HWY in ASHFORD, CT; small business): $16,234 in 3 contracts from 2003 to 2005
    $7,474 with Air Force for Miscellaneous Items. Taking place in MA. Signed on 2005-05-01. Completion date: 2006-04-30.
    $5,760 with Army for Technical Representation Services -- Instruments and Laboratory Equipment. Taking place in NJ. Signed on 2003-06-09. Completion date: 2003-06-30.
    $3,000 with Army for Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components. Signed on 2003-07-16. Completion date: 2003-07-21.


Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Accommodation and Food Services: Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (20-49 employees: 1 establishment, 1-4 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (20-49: 1)
  • Construction: Masonry Contractors (20-49: 1)
  • Information: Libraries and Archives (20-49: 1)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Religious Organizations (5-9: 4)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (10-19: 1, 1-4: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Residential Mental Retardation Facilities (10-19: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (10-19: 1)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (10-19: 1)


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)



16 people in nursing homes

Accident statistics in 2005
  • Accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in accidents: 1
  • Accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in accidents: 3
  • Pedestrians involved in accidents: 1




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