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Population and households in ZIP 06241
Household size in ZIP 06241
| Period | ZIP 06241 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 06241 has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.69, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 06241
| Period | ZIP 06241 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.7 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 06241 is 42.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The picture is much the same across Connecticut. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.6, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 06241
| Period | ZIP 06241 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.7% of households in ZIP 06241, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 6.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 06241
Renters in ZIP 06241
| Period | ZIP 06241 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 06241 is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (30.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.9 points, 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 06241
| Period | ZIP 06241 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 06241: 6.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 8.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 06241
| Period | ZIP 06241 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 06241 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. Even so, homes here are newer than in Connecticut as a whole, where the median home dates to 1967. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the west.
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 06241
| Period | ZIP 06241 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $810 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $969 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,096 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $981 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$171 | +$575 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 06241 runs $981 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $171 a month since 2006–10, up 21%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 20.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the north.
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 06241
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 06241
| Period | ZIP 06241 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 06241: 24.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.0 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
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 06241
| Period | ZIP 06241 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.7% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.9% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.9% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 06241 have finished high school as nationally: 88.9%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Connecticut as a whole (91.2%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.1 points, as it has nationally.
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 06241
| Period | ZIP 06241 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 06241: 8.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.9 points since 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 06241 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 06241 | 2.46 | 42.9 | 7.7% | 21.9% | 6.3% | 1974 | $981 | 24.9% | 88.9% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 06263 | 3.43 | 21.9 | 30.3% | 51.1% | 5.9% | 1982 | $811 | 14.6% | 95.8% | 18.7% |
| ZIP 06243 | 2.73 | 52.2 | 1.5% | 2.5% | 7.6% | 1969 | $1,125 | 18.2% | 86.3% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 06239 | 2.46 | 40.4 | 13.6% | 32.0% | 6.0% | 1962 | $1,122 | 23.1% | 90.0% | 11.2% |
| ZIP 06260 | 2.19 | 44.1 | 10.9% | 40.5% | 5.9% | 1959 | $1,196 | 19.0% | 86.1% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 06259 | 2.73 | 43.8 | 9.2% | 19.6% | 10.1% | 1979 | $1,253 | 55.8% | 97.4% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 06234 | 2.66 | 43.2 | 9.5% | 18.4% | 8.9% | 1977 | $1,206 | 23.5% | 91.6% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 06230 | 2.27 | 49.3 | 8.7% | 19.3% | 6.5% | 1979 | $1,381 | 48.7% | 97.6% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 06387 | 2.54 | 30.9 | 14.5% | 50.0% | 1.4% | 1958 | $1,396 | 22.0% | 96.5% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 06277 | 2.36 | 51.3 | 8.8% | 12.0% | 10.7% | 1967 | $1,366 | 27.9% | 93.2% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 02825 | 3.23 | 44.7 | 6.0% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 1979 | $1,415 | 37.4% | 92.3% | 1.2% |
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 06241. 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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