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Population and households in ZIP 06108
Household size in ZIP 06108
| Period | ZIP 06108 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 06108 average 2.59 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Hartford area as a whole, where it has 2.47 people. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 06108
| Period | ZIP 06108 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.6 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.2 | 41.9 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.5 | 41.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 06108 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.5, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.1, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 06108
| Period | ZIP 06108 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in five households in ZIP 06108 (21.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Only 12 of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 06108
Renters in ZIP 06108
| Period | ZIP 06108 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.1% | 31.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 55.3% | 32.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.2% | 33.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.5% | 32.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 06108: 54.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About a third of owners (34.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the northeast. The renter share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 06108
| Period | ZIP 06108 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 06108 as nationally: 8.4%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 06108
| Period | ZIP 06108 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1966 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 06108 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1956 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 06108
| Period | ZIP 06108 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $850 | $1,014 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $976 | $1,114 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,017 | $1,229 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,310 | $1,559 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$460 | +$545 | +$575 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 06108 runs $1,310 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $460 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 06108
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 06108
| Period | ZIP 06108 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 35.0% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 36.2% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 39.1% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 41.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +6.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 06108: 14.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 06108
| Period | ZIP 06108 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.1% | 88.3% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.0% | 89.6% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.9% | 90.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.6% | 91.8% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 06108 never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.5 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 06108 has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Connecticut ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 06108
| Period | ZIP 06108 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.4%, unemployment in ZIP 06108 is the same as the national rate. Unemployment is down 6.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 06108 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 06108 | 2.59 | 37.5 | 21.0% | 54.5% | 8.4% | 1963 | $1,310 | 14.7% | 85.6% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 06118 | 2.51 | 39.7 | 12.0% | 26.9% | 6.3% | 1962 | $1,459 | 18.1% | 87.9% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 06120 | 2.64 | 29.1 | 41.2% | 87.8% | 9.3% | 1970 | $1,190 | 8.4% | 74.8% | 16.1% |
| ZIP 06103 | 1.38 | 30.5 | 4.9% | 96.5% | 20.5% | 1962 | $1,728 | 66.8% | 94.2% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 06112 | 2.66 | 37.4 | 25.3% | 60.0% | 11.1% | 1951 | $1,370 | 12.9% | 78.0% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 06114 | 2.72 | 37.2 | 17.0% | 62.7% | 12.9% | 1946 | $1,313 | 13.7% | 70.3% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 06105 | 1.95 | 39.0 | 14.2% | 81.4% | 15.1% | 1947 | $1,191 | 33.1% | 79.0% | 10.1% |
| ZIP 06106 | 2.37 | 34.6 | 25.5% | 76.2% | 11.8% | 1947 | $1,294 | 18.9% | 71.6% | 11.3% |
| ZIP 06040 | 2.46 | 38.4 | 14.5% | 45.4% | 7.4% | 1955 | $1,428 | 37.0% | 92.8% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 06074 | 2.75 | 42.4 | 6.7% | 15.1% | 6.7% | 1979 | $1,745 | 59.6% | 96.6% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 06042 | 2.30 | 39.9 | 9.4% | 39.8% | 6.0% | 1974 | $1,679 | 44.1% | 94.3% | 5.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 06108. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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