06851 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 06851 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 06851 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 06851 is 5.1%.
| Population | 28,217 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 3,708 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,815 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 11.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $96,522 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $397,700 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 65.23% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 49.44% |
06851 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 20,274 | 65.16% |
| Black | 3,162 | 10.16% |
| Hispanic | 5,976 | 19.21% |
| Asian | 1,530 | 4.92% |
| Native American | 139 | 0.45% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 34 | 0.11% |
06851 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,367 | 28.82% |
| Black | 745 | 15.71% |
| Hispanic | 2,405 | 50.71% |
| Asian | 212 | 4.47% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.13% |
06851 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,101 | 5.58% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,453 | 27.63% |
| High School Diploma | 5,028 | 25.47% |
| No High School Diploma | 418 | 2.12% |
| GED or Alternate | 263 | 1.33% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,353 | 11.92% |
| Associates Degree | 1,476 | 7.48% |
| Masters Degree | 2,782 | 14.1% |
| Professional Degree | 597 | 3.02% |
| Doctorate Degree | 266 | 1.35% |