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Population and households in ZIP 06351
Household size in ZIP 06351
| Period | ZIP 06351 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 06351 has 2.41 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.44, in line with the national trend. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 06351
| Period | ZIP 06351 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.8 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 06351 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.1, 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 06351
| Period | ZIP 06351 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in ZIP 06351 (13.2%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 4.7 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 06351
Renters in ZIP 06351
| Period | ZIP 06351 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 06351 is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 34.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 1.2 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 06351
| Period | ZIP 06351 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 06351 than nationally: 6.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 3.7 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 06351
| Period | ZIP 06351 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 06351 was built around 1976, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in Connecticut overall, where the median home dates to 1967. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
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 06351
| Period | ZIP 06351 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $837 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $962 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,109 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,221 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$384 | +$575 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 06351 pays $1,221 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $384 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 06351
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 06351
| Period | ZIP 06351 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 06351: 19.6% 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 edged up 0.8 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 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 06351
| Period | ZIP 06351 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.6% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.3% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.4% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.6% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 06351 have finished high school (92.6%), above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Connecticut. The share with a diploma is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, 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 06351
| Period | ZIP 06351 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 06351 is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Connecticut overall (5.6%). Unemployment has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 06351 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 06351 | 2.41 | 45.6 | 13.2% | 20.6% | 6.3% | 1976 | $1,221 | 19.6% | 92.6% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 06380 | 2.34 | 39.3 | 18.6% | 51.8% | 15.0% | 1959 | $1,356 | 25.3% | 91.8% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 06365 | 2.49 | 46.3 | 5.9% | 8.3% | 6.4% | 1969 | $1,394 | 30.6% | 95.1% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 06350 | 2.36 | 55.0 | 7.0% | 12.7% | 12.0% | 1969 | $1,449 | 18.9% | 89.1% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 06330 | 2.52 | 48.9 | 9.5% | 31.4% | 7.4% | 1960 | $1,321 | 21.4% | 89.7% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 06374 | 2.41 | 44.2 | 16.1% | 28.5% | 4.5% | 1962 | $1,242 | 13.9% | 89.5% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 06331 | 2.44 | 48.3 | 5.8% | 11.3% | 7.8% | 1975 | $908 | 26.8% | 93.9% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 06384 | 2.37 | 48.2 | 5.9% | 16.6% | 6.9% | 1984 | $1,182 | 27.0% | 96.9% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 06360 | 2.39 | 39.4 | 17.6% | 45.7% | 11.9% | 1958 | $1,236 | 22.2% | 86.4% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 06389 | 2.56 | 40.6 | 9.4% | 33.2% | 8.4% | 1977 | $1,400 | 29.6% | 98.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 06254 | 2.77 | 39.7 | 7.7% | 16.6% | 2.6% | 1972 | $685 | 27.8% | 95.1% | 6.7% |
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 06351. 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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