06279 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 06279 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 06279 is White. The current unemployment level in 06279 is 5.1%.
| Population | 5,586 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 167 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,337 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $78,351 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $345,340 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 87.27% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 87.41% |
06279 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,786 | 87.27% |
| Black | 40 | 0.73% |
| Hispanic | 259 | 4.72% |
| Asian | 399 | 7.28% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
06279 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 347 | 87.41% |
| Black | 7 | 1.76% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 9.07% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.76% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
06279 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 107 | 3.18% |
| Bachelor Degree | 772 | 22.98% |
| High School Diploma | 863 | 25.68% |
| No High School Diploma | 87 | 2.59% |
| GED or Alternate | 91 | 2.71% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 410 | 12.2% |
| Associates Degree | 357 | 10.63% |
| Masters Degree | 545 | 16.22% |
| Professional Degree | 14 | 0.42% |
| Doctorate Degree | 114 | 3.39% |