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Population and households in ZIP 06759
Household size in ZIP 06759
| Period | ZIP 06759 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.25 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 06759 are small: just 2.18 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.37 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 11 of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 06759
| Period | ZIP 06759 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.7 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 56.4 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.1 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 54.1, ZIP 06759 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 45.7 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three 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 06759
| Period | ZIP 06759 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.7% of households in ZIP 06759, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only six of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 06759
Renters in ZIP 06759
| Period | ZIP 06759 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.9% of households in ZIP 06759 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly four in ten owners (38.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northeast. The renter share is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 06759
| Period | ZIP 06759 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 06759: 17.0% 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 risen 3.9 points, 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 06759
| Period | ZIP 06759 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 06759 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1959, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south 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 06759
| Period | ZIP 06759 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,188 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,088 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,070 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,193 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$5 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 06759 costs $1,193 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 27.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the north. Only 13 of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower rents.
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 06759
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 06759
| Period | ZIP 06759 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.5% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.7% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.2% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.2% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 06759 is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (53.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the northeast.
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 06759
| Period | ZIP 06759 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.4% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.8% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.2% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 06759: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 06759
| Period | ZIP 06759 | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.5%, unemployment in ZIP 06759 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. 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 06759 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 06759 | 2.18 | 54.1 | 3.7% | 19.9% | 17.0% | 1959 | $1,193 | 53.2% | 96.5% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 06750 | 2.15 | 48.2 | 1.3% | 29.1% | 12.9% | 1960 | $794 | 32.8% | 95.1% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 06763 | 2.30 | 53.2 | 5.1% | 10.4% | 22.8% | 1969 | $1,231 | 39.0% | 96.3% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 06778 | 2.81 | 51.8 | 4.4% | 3.6% | 14.4% | 1973 | $1,063 | 26.7% | 93.1% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 06756 | 2.46 | 47.4 | 4.2% | 11.3% | 21.1% | 1981 | $1,243 | 55.5% | 99.5% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 06790 | 2.31 | 42.3 | 10.4% | 34.0% | 9.1% | 1961 | $1,219 | 25.2% | 88.9% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 06758 | 2.12 | 56.9 | 1.4% | 11.4% | 32.0% | 1970 | $1,173 | 46.3% | 93.4% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 06791 | 2.57 | 46.0 | 13.5% | 7.0% | 6.9% | 1964 | $1,664 | 39.5% | 97.5% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 06787 | 2.49 | 43.1 | 4.8% | 22.1% | 10.6% | 1962 | $995 | 33.9% | 95.8% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 06751 | 2.34 | 49.7 | 9.2% | 29.8% | 8.9% | 1977 | $1,174 | 39.6% | 99.2% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 06754 | 2.31 | 53.2 | 11.1% | 9.0% | 23.3% | 1975 | $1,155 | 55.3% | 98.0% | 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 06759. 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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