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Population and households in ZIP 06237
Household size in ZIP 06237
| Period | ZIP 06237 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 06237 has 2.54 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. The picture is much the same across the Hartford area. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 06237
| Period | ZIP 06237 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.6 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.2 | 41.9 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.0 | 41.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 06237 skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 45.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 are older.
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 06237
| Period | ZIP 06237 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.8% of households in ZIP 06237, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points, mirroring the country. Only 16 of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 06237
Renters in ZIP 06237
| Period | ZIP 06237 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 31.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 32.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 33.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 32.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.3% of households in ZIP 06237 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 33.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the west. The renter share is up 12.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 06237
| Period | ZIP 06237 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 06237: 15.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.1 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 06237
| Period | ZIP 06237 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1966 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 06237 is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the northwest. Only four of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 06237
| Period | ZIP 06237 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,313 | $1,014 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,356 | $1,114 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,151 | $1,229 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $977 | $1,559 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$336 | +$545 | +$575 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 06237 pays $977 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has fallen $336 a month since 2006–10, down 26%, even as the national median rose. The typical renter here spends 28.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only two of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower rents.
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 06237
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 06237
| Period | ZIP 06237 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.0% | 35.0% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.4% | 36.2% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.7% | 39.1% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.1% | 41.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +6.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 06237 as nationally: 35.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Hartford area overall (41.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 2.9 points, even as the national share rose.
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 06237
| Period | ZIP 06237 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.8% | 88.3% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.5% | 89.6% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.3% | 90.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.5% | 91.8% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 06237 have finished high school as nationally: 89.5%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Hartford area overall (91.8%). The share with a diploma has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 06237
| Period | ZIP 06237 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in ZIP 06237 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Hartford area as a whole (5.2%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 06237 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 06237 | 2.54 | 51.0 | 4.8% | 16.3% | 15.1% | 1984 | $977 | 35.1% | 89.5% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 06232 | 2.61 | 45.7 | 6.7% | 7.3% | 4.6% | 1973 | $1,160 | 46.2% | 98.1% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 06248 | 2.66 | 46.2 | 9.1% | 9.5% | 4.8% | 1982 | $1,579 | 49.0% | 98.2% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 06226 | 2.45 | 33.2 | 20.1% | 61.4% | 6.2% | 1952 | $1,252 | 24.2% | 80.2% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 06249 | 2.50 | 45.8 | 5.6% | 11.9% | 9.1% | 1977 | $1,543 | 40.4% | 97.8% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 06231 | 2.79 | 45.2 | 4.3% | 13.8% | 10.4% | 1988 | $1,382 | 56.9% | 96.4% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 06238 | 2.54 | 44.7 | 10.3% | 9.3% | 4.6% | 1969 | $1,497 | 45.1% | 97.7% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 06250 | 2.37 | 40.4 | 10.2% | 19.7% | 7.0% | 1969 | $1,717 | 58.6% | 95.9% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 06266 | 2.12 | 44.6 | 8.0% | 15.6% | 11.0% | 1954 | $1,359 | 31.8% | 88.0% | 11.6% |
| ZIP 06256 | 2.21 | 47.7 | 13.9% | 15.0% | 6.2% | 1984 | $1,432 | 23.0% | 94.1% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 06280 | 2.08 | 45.8 | 15.2% | 31.6% | 3.3% | 1968 | $1,129 | 16.2% | 92.6% | 4.2% |
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 06237. 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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