06517 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 06517 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 06517 is White. The current unemployment level in 06517 is 5.1%.
| Population | 14,287 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 2,572 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,283 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 9.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $79,911 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $405,380 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 55.80% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 49.50% |
06517 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 8,249 | 55.8% |
| Black | 3,875 | 26.21% |
| Hispanic | 2,290 | 15.49% |
| Asian | 292 | 1.98% |
| Native American | 77 | 0.52% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
06517 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 344 | 52.6% |
| Black | 133 | 20.34% |
| Hispanic | 139 | 21.25% |
| Asian | 37 | 5.66% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.15% |
06517 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 621 | 6.17% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,287 | 22.73% |
| High School Diploma | 2,225 | 22.11% |
| No High School Diploma | 66 | 0.66% |
| GED or Alternate | 101 | 1% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 884 | 8.79% |
| Associates Degree | 650 | 6.46% |
| Masters Degree | 1,823 | 18.12% |
| Professional Degree | 778 | 7.73% |
| Doctorate Degree | 627 | 6.23% |