06106 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 06106 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 06106 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 06106 is 5.1%.
| Population | 38,511 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 8,959 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,836 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $40,463 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $326,180 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 50.97% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 64.08% |
06106 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 13,252 | 28.78% |
| Black | 8,038 | 17.46% |
| Hispanic | 23,469 | 50.97% |
| Asian | 1,047 | 2.27% |
| Native American | 237 | 0.51% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
06106 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 687 | 11.8% |
| Black | 1,009 | 17.33% |
| Hispanic | 3,836 | 65.88% |
| Asian | 267 | 4.59% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.12% |
06106 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 764 | 5.14% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,018 | 13.57% |
| High School Diploma | 5,406 | 36.34% |
| No High School Diploma | 679 | 4.56% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,282 | 8.62% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,791 | 18.76% |
| Associates Degree | 960 | 6.45% |
| Masters Degree | 601 | 4.04% |
| Professional Degree | 280 | 1.88% |
| Doctorate Degree | 95 | 0.64% |