06706 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 06706 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 06706 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 06706 is 6.4%.
| Population | 15,459 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 4,175 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,245 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $47,239 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $39,190 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 6.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 48.24% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 50.91% |
06706 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 8,002 | 48.24% |
| Black | 2,331 | 14.05% |
| Hispanic | 5,857 | 35.31% |
| Asian | 351 | 2.12% |
| Native American | 46 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
06706 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 694 | 25.92% |
| Black | 490 | 18.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,424 | 53.19% |
| Asian | 47 | 1.76% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.78% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.04% |
06706 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 535 | 7.41% |
| Bachelor Degree | 887 | 12.29% |
| High School Diploma | 2,694 | 37.33% |
| No High School Diploma | 446 | 6.18% |
| GED or Alternate | 355 | 4.92% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 890 | 12.33% |
| Associates Degree | 713 | 9.88% |
| Masters Degree | 542 | 7.51% |
| Professional Degree | 32 | 0.44% |
| Doctorate Degree | 122 | 1.69% |