06042 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 06042 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 06042 is White. The current unemployment level in 06042 is 5.1%.
| Population | 22,663 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 2,145 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,965 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $82,568 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $352,910 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 60.74% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 30.64% |
06042 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,176 | 60.74% |
| Black | 2,705 | 11.59% |
| Hispanic | 2,628 | 11.26% |
| Asian | 3,706 | 15.88% |
| Native American | 125 | 0.54% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
06042 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 459 | 31.25% |
| Black | 377 | 25.66% |
| Hispanic | 455 | 30.97% |
| Asian | 170 | 11.57% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.27% |
06042 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,064 | 7.01% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,083 | 26.9% |
| High School Diploma | 3,235 | 21.31% |
| No High School Diploma | 127 | 0.84% |
| GED or Alternate | 695 | 4.58% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,117 | 13.95% |
| Associates Degree | 1,491 | 9.82% |
| Masters Degree | 1,952 | 12.86% |
| Professional Degree | 274 | 1.81% |
| Doctorate Degree | 141 | 0.93% |