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Population and households in ZIP 06357
Household size in ZIP 06357
| Period | ZIP 06357 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.14 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.13 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.07 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.10 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
ZIP 06357 is a place of small households, averaging 2.10 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.14 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five have smaller households.
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 06357
| Period | ZIP 06357 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.3 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.5 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.2 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.1 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 06357 skews older: half of its residents are older than 53.1, 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 48.3, mirroring the country. Only five of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 06357
| Period | ZIP 06357 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 06357: 5.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 06357 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Connecticut ZIP codes.
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 06357
Renters in ZIP 06357
| Period | ZIP 06357 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.4% of households in ZIP 06357 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About four in ten owners (40.2%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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 06357
| Period | ZIP 06357 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.6% of the housing in ZIP 06357, 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. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five have a higher vacancy rate.
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 06357
| Period | ZIP 06357 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 06357 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Still, homes here are newer than in Connecticut overall, where the median home dates to 1967. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing.
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 06357
| Period | ZIP 06357 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,086 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,233 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,261 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,692 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$607 | +$575 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 06357 runs $1,692 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $607 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable 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 06357
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 06357
| Period | ZIP 06357 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.5% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.8% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.0% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 06357 is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (48.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the west.
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 06357
| Period | ZIP 06357 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.8% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.5% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.9% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 06357: 97.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.1 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 06357 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five 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 06357
| Period | ZIP 06357 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 06357 has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 06357 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 06357 | 2.10 | 53.1 | 5.4% | 24.4% | 15.6% | 1971 | $1,692 | 48.0% | 97.9% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 06376 | 2.36 | 49.4 | 2.1% | 1.1% | 28.4% | 1969 | $2,198 | 62.4% | 98.4% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 06333 | 2.48 | 42.9 | 8.2% | 24.6% | 4.4% | 1982 | $1,610 | 60.0% | 97.3% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 06385 | 2.34 | 46.3 | 6.3% | 21.7% | 9.4% | 1970 | $1,632 | 42.0% | 96.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 06371 | 2.40 | 51.8 | 5.5% | 10.7% | 22.0% | 1968 | $2,256 | 58.1% | 98.1% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 06320 | 2.10 | 37.6 | 17.3% | 63.9% | 8.5% | 1949 | $1,311 | 27.0% | 87.7% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 06375 | 2.66 | 46.6 | 5.9% | 13.9% | 8.9% | 1961 | $1,715 | 36.6% | 95.7% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 06349 | 2.32 | 21.5 | 11.1% | 34.9% | 8.4% | 1969 | $1,365 | 7.9% | 99.1% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 06340 | 2.28 | 37.1 | 13.1% | 55.3% | 10.0% | 1974 | $1,562 | 37.6% | 93.9% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 06475 | 2.31 | 54.9 | 5.1% | 14.7% | 23.2% | 1970 | $1,855 | 56.8% | 96.2% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 06426 | 2.09 | 61.0 | 9.9% | 18.4% | 9.4% | 1966 | $2,025 | 62.1% | 97.8% | 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 06357. 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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