06779 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 06779 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 06779 is White. The current unemployment level in 06779 is 3.2%.
| Population | 7,987 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 2,228 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,349 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $79,041 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $59,070 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 3.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 88.61% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 83.38% |
06779 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,313 | 88.61% |
| Black | 68 | 0.82% |
| Hispanic | 860 | 10.42% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
06779 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,314 | 87.02% |
| Black | 37 | 2.45% |
| Hispanic | 136 | 9.01% |
| Asian | 17 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.2% |
06779 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 352 | 6.63% |
| Bachelor Degree | 700 | 13.18% |
| High School Diploma | 2,129 | 40.09% |
| No High School Diploma | 55 | 1.04% |
| GED or Alternate | 128 | 2.41% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,083 | 20.39% |
| Associates Degree | 453 | 8.53% |
| Masters Degree | 331 | 6.23% |
| Professional Degree | 49 | 0.92% |
| Doctorate Degree | 31 | 0.58% |