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Population and households in ZIP 06438
Household size in ZIP 06438
| Period | ZIP 06438 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 06438 has 2.51 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of the Hartford area. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.42, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 06438
| Period | ZIP 06438 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.8 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.5 | 41.9 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.3 | 41.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 06438 skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 06438
| Period | ZIP 06438 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 06438 than nationally: 9.5%, against 11.6%.
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 06438
Renters in ZIP 06438
| Period | ZIP 06438 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 31.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 32.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 33.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 32.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 06438 is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 32.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%.
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 06438
| Period | ZIP 06438 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 06438 as nationally: 8.7%, against 9.6%.
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 06438
| Period | ZIP 06438 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1966 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 06438 run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. Still, homes here are newer than in the Hartford area overall, where the median home dates to 1967.
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 06438
| Period | ZIP 06438 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $760 | $1,014 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $885 | $1,114 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $830 | $1,229 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,708 | $1,559 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$948 | +$545 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 06438 costs $1,708 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 35.0% of the typical renter's income, 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 06438
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 06438
| Period | ZIP 06438 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5% | 35.0% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.8% | 36.2% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.3% | 39.1% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.9% | 41.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.3 pts | +6.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 06438: 48.9% 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.
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 06438
| Period | ZIP 06438 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.0% | 88.3% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.5% | 89.6% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 90.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 91.8% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 06438 is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%.
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 06438
| Period | ZIP 06438 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.7%, unemployment in ZIP 06438 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. 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 06438 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 06438 | 2.51 | 48.3 | 9.5% | 15.1% | 8.7% | 1972 | $1,708 | 48.9% | 93.7% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 06441 | 2.55 | 45.4 | 13.2% | 11.8% | 6.3% | 1968 | $1,575 | 47.0% | 98.7% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 06469 | 2.57 | 47.4 | 18.3% | 22.9% | 10.3% | 1974 | $1,188 | 31.3% | 95.0% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 06412 | 2.27 | 48.9 | 11.7% | 26.8% | 8.1% | 1967 | $1,568 | 46.8% | 96.1% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 06423 | 2.38 | 52.1 | 7.8% | 5.5% | 10.7% | 1979 | $1,487 | 40.9% | 98.6% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 06417 | 2.42 | 44.8 | 10.7% | 30.9% | 6.8% | 1969 | $1,210 | 45.1% | 93.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 06456 | 2.28 | 54.4 | 4.3% | 13.8% | 1.2% | 1974 | $1,327 | 47.7% | 97.1% | 17.7% |
| ZIP 06419 | 2.55 | 50.8 | 3.1% | 3.3% | 9.5% | 1987 | $1,454 | 55.3% | 98.5% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 06414 | 2.67 | 41.3 | 12.7% | 0.2% | 6.0% | 1979 | $1,365 | 34.0% | 98.7% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 06424 | 2.47 | 43.6 | 7.1% | 14.9% | 7.3% | 1976 | $1,412 | 38.8% | 95.5% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 06442 | 2.54 | 39.7 | 2.6% | 24.0% | 16.4% | 1968 | $1,525 | 46.7% | 96.8% | 1.3% |
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 06438. 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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