06226 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 06226 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 06226 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 06226 is 5.1%.
| Population | 19,103 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 2,761 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,789 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $40,396 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $305,960 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 55.50% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 66.86% |
06226 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,727 | 55.5% |
| Black | 1,226 | 5.35% |
| Hispanic | 8,406 | 36.65% |
| Asian | 464 | 2.02% |
| Native American | 110 | 0.48% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
06226 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 619 | 26.4% |
| Black | 95 | 4.05% |
| Hispanic | 1,614 | 68.83% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
06226 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 352 | 4.48% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,061 | 13.51% |
| High School Diploma | 2,883 | 36.7% |
| No High School Diploma | 132 | 1.68% |
| GED or Alternate | 626 | 7.97% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,460 | 18.58% |
| Associates Degree | 516 | 6.57% |
| Masters Degree | 487 | 6.2% |
| Professional Degree | 173 | 2.2% |
| Doctorate Degree | 166 | 2.11% |