06608 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 06608 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 06608 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 06608 is 2.5%.
| Population | 10,923 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 9,460 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,279 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $37,355 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $141,640 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 2.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 51.64% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 56.70% |
06608 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,532 | 20.58% |
| Black | 4,378 | 25.51% |
| Hispanic | 8,847 | 51.54% |
| Asian | 374 | 2.18% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 34 | 0.2% |
06608 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 136 | 4.17% |
| Black | 1,238 | 37.98% |
| Hispanic | 1,863 | 57.15% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.06% |
06608 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 659 | 14.42% |
| Bachelor Degree | 263 | 5.75% |
| High School Diploma | 1,982 | 43.37% |
| No High School Diploma | 208 | 4.55% |
| GED or Alternate | 453 | 9.91% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 680 | 14.88% |
| Associates Degree | 243 | 5.32% |
| Masters Degree | 82 | 1.79% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |