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Population and households in ZIP 06479
Household size in ZIP 06479
| Period | ZIP 06479 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 06479 has 2.42 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.59 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the southwest.
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 06479
| Period | ZIP 06479 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.9 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.3 | 41.9 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.3 | 41.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.3, ZIP 06479 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 44.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the southwest.
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 06479
| Period | ZIP 06479 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 06479: 8.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 2.7 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 06479
Renters in ZIP 06479
| Period | ZIP 06479 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 31.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 32.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 33.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 32.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 06479 is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 34.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 7.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 06479
| Period | ZIP 06479 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.1% of homes in ZIP 06479 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.6 points, even as the national rate fell. ZIP 06479 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 06479
| Period | ZIP 06479 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1966 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 06479 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. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north 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 06479
| Period | ZIP 06479 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $918 | $1,014 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,171 | $1,114 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,148 | $1,229 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,495 | $1,559 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$578 | +$545 | +$575 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 06479 pays $1,495 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $578 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 29.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the center; 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 06479
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 06479
| Period | ZIP 06479 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.7% | 35.0% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.3% | 36.2% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.8% | 39.1% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.3% | 41.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +6.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 06479 (39.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southwest.
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 06479
| Period | ZIP 06479 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.5% | 88.3% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.3% | 89.6% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.1% | 90.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.3% | 91.8% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 06479 is above the national rate: 93.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
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 06479
| Period | ZIP 06479 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 06479 has been strong: just 2.2% 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 seven have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 06479 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 06479 | 2.42 | 46.3 | 8.2% | 21.1% | 5.1% | 1971 | $1,495 | 39.3% | 93.3% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 06467 | 2.23 | 44.6 | 11.9% | 44.4% | 6.6% | 1964 | $2,075 | 43.2% | 83.9% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 06444 | 2.07 | 61.2 | 6.7% | 15.5% | 2.7% | 1982 | $1,487 | 28.7% | 69.6% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 06489 | 2.61 | 44.7 | 7.3% | 17.9% | 5.1% | 1975 | $1,593 | 44.8% | 94.8% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 06716 | 2.66 | 46.3 | 10.7% | 11.6% | 5.4% | 1975 | $1,608 | 35.5% | 94.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 06451 | 2.55 | 38.9 | 18.5% | 42.6% | 9.8% | 1957 | $1,299 | 18.6% | 85.4% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 06410 | 2.63 | 45.7 | 6.6% | 13.7% | 5.5% | 1974 | $1,427 | 61.1% | 94.2% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 06705 | 2.50 | 38.5 | 20.7% | 48.5% | 9.5% | 1962 | $1,266 | 21.0% | 86.7% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 06712 | 2.67 | 45.7 | 7.6% | 6.5% | 7.8% | 1973 | $2,035 | 41.5% | 95.2% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 06062 | 2.23 | 44.7 | 5.7% | 32.3% | 7.2% | 1969 | $1,167 | 30.3% | 93.1% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 06450 | 2.49 | 41.1 | 17.6% | 38.1% | 8.4% | 1961 | $1,553 | 22.9% | 84.9% | 7.1% |
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 06479. 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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