06605 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 06605 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 06605 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 06605 is 5.1%.
| Population | 25,860 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 10,157 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,473 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,523 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $482,050 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 35.00% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 54.43% |
06605 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 9,325 | 32.69% |
| Black | 7,950 | 27.87% |
| Hispanic | 9,983 | 35% |
| Asian | 1,124 | 3.94% |
| Native American | 141 | 0.49% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
06605 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 417 | 8.39% |
| Black | 1,729 | 34.77% |
| Hispanic | 2,729 | 54.89% |
| Asian | 51 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.8% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.12% |
06605 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 681 | 6.27% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,922 | 17.69% |
| High School Diploma | 3,465 | 31.89% |
| No High School Diploma | 501 | 4.61% |
| GED or Alternate | 594 | 5.47% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,626 | 14.96% |
| Associates Degree | 797 | 7.33% |
| Masters Degree | 965 | 8.88% |
| Professional Degree | 101 | 0.93% |
| Doctorate Degree | 214 | 1.97% |