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Population and households in ZIP 06498
Household size in ZIP 06498
| Period | ZIP 06498 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.20 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.92 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.53 | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
ZIP 06498 is a place of small households, averaging 1.92 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.45 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Connecticut ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 06498
| Period | ZIP 06498 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.3 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 54.4 | 41.9 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.8 | 41.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +12.2 | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 06498 skews older: half of its residents are older than 54.8, 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 42.6, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two 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 06498
| Period | ZIP 06498 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.6% of households in ZIP 06498, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 06498
Renters in ZIP 06498
| Period | ZIP 06498 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 31.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 32.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 33.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 32.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 06498 is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 54.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.2 points, 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 06498
| Period | ZIP 06498 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 06498: 15.0% of homes are empty, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.4 points, 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 06498
| Period | ZIP 06498 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1966 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 06498 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
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 06498
| Period | ZIP 06498 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $922 | $1,014 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,331 | $1,114 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,253 | $1,229 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,371 | $1,559 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$449 | +$545 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 06498 costs $1,371 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $449 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 06498
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 06498
| Period | ZIP 06498 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.0% | 35.0% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.0% | 36.2% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.5% | 39.1% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.9% | 41.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +6.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 06498 (41.9%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
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 06498
| Period | ZIP 06498 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.7% | 88.3% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 89.6% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 90.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.0% | 91.8% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 06498 is a bit above the national rate: 92.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Hartford area. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 06498
| Period | ZIP 06498 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 06498 has been low: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 14 of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.0 points, 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 06498 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 06498 | 1.92 | 54.8 | 4.6% | 24.4% | 15.0% | 1969 | $1,371 | 41.9% | 92.0% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 06442 | 2.54 | 39.7 | 2.6% | 24.0% | 16.4% | 1968 | $1,525 | 46.7% | 96.8% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 06413 | 2.46 | 49.8 | 8.5% | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1971 | $1,416 | 42.2% | 94.7% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 06475 | 2.31 | 54.9 | 5.1% | 14.7% | 23.2% | 1970 | $1,855 | 56.8% | 96.2% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 06409 | 2.20 | 44.3 | 2.9% | 28.6% | 9.6% | 1973 | $1,391 | 45.0% | 95.5% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 06426 | 2.09 | 61.0 | 9.9% | 18.4% | 9.4% | 1966 | $2,025 | 62.1% | 97.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 06417 | 2.42 | 44.8 | 10.7% | 30.9% | 6.8% | 1969 | $1,210 | 45.1% | 93.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 06419 | 2.55 | 50.8 | 3.1% | 3.3% | 9.5% | 1987 | $1,454 | 55.3% | 98.5% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 06371 | 2.40 | 51.8 | 5.5% | 10.7% | 22.0% | 1968 | $2,256 | 58.1% | 98.1% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 06443 | 2.51 | 51.8 | 4.2% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 1975 | $2,195 | 72.4% | 98.5% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 06376 | 2.36 | 49.4 | 2.1% | 1.1% | 28.4% | 1969 | $2,198 | 62.4% | 98.4% | 1.6% |
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 06498. 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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