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Population and households in ZIP 06706
Household size in ZIP 06706
| Period | ZIP 06706 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.01 | 2.53 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.36 | −0.02 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 06706 are large by national standards, averaging 3.01 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.64 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only nine of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger 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 06706
| Period | ZIP 06706 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.8 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.0 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.2 | 41.4 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.6 | 41.7 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +2.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 06706 is 36.6 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 33.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southeast.
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 06706
| Period | ZIP 06706 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 12.7% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 12.4% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 12.0% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 13.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +0.8 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 06706: 24.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only eight of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 06706
Renters in ZIP 06706
| Period | ZIP 06706 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.2% | 34.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.7% | 36.8% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.4% | 38.2% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.7% | 37.6% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | +2.9 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 06706: 59.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 41.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 10.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a higher share of renters.
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 06706
| Period | ZIP 06706 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 10.6% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 8.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in ZIP 06706 than nationally: 12.2%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 06706
| Period | ZIP 06706 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1948 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1947 | 1961 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1951 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 06706 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1951, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 have older homes.
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 06706
| Period | ZIP 06706 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $884 | $1,093 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $893 | $1,175 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $979 | $1,288 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,439 | $1,584 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$555 | +$491 | +$575 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 06706 runs $1,439 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $555 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 34.3% 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 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 06706
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 06706
| Period | ZIP 06706 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 31.6% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 33.1% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 34.5% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 38.5% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 06706: 15.1% 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 0.5 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only nine of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 06706
| Period | ZIP 06706 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.6% | 87.4% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.2% | 88.4% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.1% | 89.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 75.7% | 90.6% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in ZIP 06706 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 75.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Only seven of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 06706
| Period | ZIP 06706 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 10.7% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 06706: 10.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine have higher unemployment. 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 06706 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 06706 | 3.01 | 36.6 | 24.1% | 59.7% | 12.2% | 1951 | $1,439 | 15.1% | 75.7% | 10.3% |
| ZIP 06702 | 1.77 | 50.9 | 12.9% | 93.8% | 10.6% | 1956 | $907 | 12.2% | 72.4% | 11.3% |
| ZIP 06705 | 2.50 | 38.5 | 20.7% | 48.5% | 9.5% | 1962 | $1,266 | 21.0% | 86.7% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 06708 | 2.49 | 38.7 | 17.6% | 40.4% | 8.8% | 1964 | $1,375 | 22.2% | 86.5% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 06710 | 2.62 | 36.7 | 33.7% | 63.8% | 13.6% | 1943 | $1,177 | 15.2% | 74.3% | 14.6% |
| ZIP 06704 | 2.70 | 35.9 | 28.2% | 55.6% | 8.4% | 1957 | $1,284 | 14.5% | 77.9% | 12.3% |
| ZIP 06770 | 2.55 | 40.7 | 12.8% | 32.2% | 5.2% | 1967 | $1,334 | 33.4% | 91.9% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 06712 | 2.67 | 45.7 | 7.6% | 6.5% | 7.8% | 1973 | $2,035 | 41.5% | 95.2% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 06762 | 2.72 | 44.6 | 8.2% | 12.2% | 6.4% | 1977 | $597 | 53.8% | 94.0% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 06779 | 2.50 | 44.5 | 6.3% | 24.9% | 7.6% | 1966 | $1,372 | 32.2% | 92.1% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 06716 | 2.66 | 46.3 | 10.7% | 11.6% | 5.4% | 1975 | $1,608 | 35.5% | 94.6% | 3.1% |
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 06706. 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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