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Population and households in ZIP 06248
Household size in ZIP 06248
| Period | ZIP 06248 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.90 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
At 2.66 people per household, ZIP 06248 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Hartford area as a whole, where it has 2.47 people. Household size has dropped from 2.90 in 2006–10, 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 06248
| Period | ZIP 06248 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.3 | 41.9 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.2 | 41.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 06248 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.2, 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 41.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 06248
| Period | ZIP 06248 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 06248 than nationally: 9.1%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 06248
Renters in ZIP 06248
| Period | ZIP 06248 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 31.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 32.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 33.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 32.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 06248 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 29.8% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 06248
| Period | ZIP 06248 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.8% of homes in ZIP 06248 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. ZIP 06248 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Connecticut ZIP codes.
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 06248
| Period | ZIP 06248 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1966 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 06248 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Hartford area overall, where the median home dates to 1967. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Only ten 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 06248
| Period | ZIP 06248 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $948 | $1,014 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,179 | $1,114 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,110 | $1,229 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,579 | $1,559 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$630 | +$545 | +$575 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 06248 pays $1,579 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $630 a month from 2006–10, a 66% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 06248
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 06248
| Period | ZIP 06248 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.5% | 35.0% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.5% | 36.2% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.4% | 39.1% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.0% | 41.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +6.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 06248: 49.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 6.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 06248
| Period | ZIP 06248 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.9% | 88.3% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.9% | 89.6% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 90.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.2% | 91.8% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 06248: 98.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 16 of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 06248
| Period | ZIP 06248 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 06248 has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 06248 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 06248 | 2.66 | 46.2 | 9.1% | 9.5% | 4.8% | 1982 | $1,579 | 49.0% | 98.2% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 06232 | 2.61 | 45.7 | 6.7% | 7.3% | 4.6% | 1973 | $1,160 | 46.2% | 98.1% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 06231 | 2.79 | 45.2 | 4.3% | 13.8% | 10.4% | 1988 | $1,382 | 56.9% | 96.4% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 06447 | 2.82 | 42.9 | 11.0% | 7.4% | 4.6% | 1974 | $1,258 | 47.8% | 96.9% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 06237 | 2.54 | 51.0 | 4.8% | 16.3% | 15.1% | 1984 | $977 | 35.1% | 89.5% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 06043 | 2.48 | 46.1 | 6.3% | 11.9% | 2.5% | 1970 | $1,067 | 51.8% | 95.4% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 06238 | 2.54 | 44.7 | 10.3% | 9.3% | 4.6% | 1969 | $1,497 | 45.1% | 97.7% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 06249 | 2.50 | 45.8 | 5.6% | 11.9% | 9.1% | 1977 | $1,543 | 40.4% | 97.8% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 06415 | 2.43 | 45.2 | 5.9% | 22.6% | 7.5% | 1982 | $1,587 | 51.1% | 96.3% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 06033 | 2.57 | 44.4 | 5.3% | 18.2% | 3.4% | 1977 | $1,600 | 67.7% | 97.7% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 06040 | 2.46 | 38.4 | 14.5% | 45.4% | 7.4% | 1955 | $1,428 | 37.0% | 92.8% | 5.6% |
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 06248. 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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