06498 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Connecticut based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 06498 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 06498 is White. The current unemployment level in 06498 is 5.1%.
| Population | 6,829 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 422 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,911 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 7.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $64,634 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $450,070 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 84.70% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 74.57% |
06498 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,527 | 84.7% |
| Black | 76 | 1.16% |
| Hispanic | 857 | 13.13% |
| Asian | 65 | 1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
06498 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 481 | 76.35% |
| Black | 3 | 0.48% |
| Hispanic | 133 | 21.11% |
| Asian | 10 | 1.59% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.16% |
06498 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 357 | 7.48% |
| Bachelor Degree | 931 | 19.51% |
| High School Diploma | 1,180 | 24.73% |
| No High School Diploma | 50 | 1.05% |
| GED or Alternate | 228 | 4.78% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 774 | 16.22% |
| Associates Degree | 334 | 7% |
| Masters Degree | 658 | 13.79% |
| Professional Degree | 85 | 1.78% |
| Doctorate Degree | 175 | 3.67% |