06040 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 06040 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 06040 is White. The current unemployment level in 06040 is 5.1%.
| Population | 36,847 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 2,186 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,488 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $73,856 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $369,810 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 57.03% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 36.56% |
06040 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 21,721 | 57.03% |
| Black | 6,439 | 16.9% |
| Hispanic | 6,733 | 17.68% |
| Asian | 3,048 | 8% |
| Native American | 149 | 0.39% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
06040 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,905 | 37.87% |
| Black | 1,129 | 22.45% |
| Hispanic | 1,570 | 31.21% |
| Asian | 394 | 7.83% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.46% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.18% |
06040 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,551 | 6.94% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,869 | 21.79% |
| High School Diploma | 6,006 | 26.88% |
| No High School Diploma | 364 | 1.63% |
| GED or Alternate | 900 | 4.03% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,101 | 13.88% |
| Associates Degree | 2,247 | 10.06% |
| Masters Degree | 2,392 | 10.7% |
| Professional Degree | 551 | 2.47% |
| Doctorate Degree | 365 | 1.63% |