06606 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 06606 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 06606 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 06606 is 5.1%.
| Population | 54,125 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 10,171 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,674 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,733 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $304,880 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 32.97% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 47.19% |
06606 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 18,220 | 32.97% |
| Black | 17,577 | 31.8% |
| Hispanic | 16,395 | 29.66% |
| Asian | 2,889 | 5.23% |
| Native American | 187 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
06606 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,036 | 14.59% |
| Black | 2,364 | 33.28% |
| Hispanic | 3,396 | 47.81% |
| Asian | 251 | 3.53% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.63% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 11 | 0.15% |
06606 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,946 | 7.85% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,379 | 13.63% |
| High School Diploma | 9,317 | 37.59% |
| No High School Diploma | 735 | 2.97% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,214 | 4.9% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,378 | 17.66% |
| Associates Degree | 1,994 | 8.04% |
| Masters Degree | 1,507 | 6.08% |
| Professional Degree | 205 | 0.83% |
| Doctorate Degree | 111 | 0.45% |
