06896 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 06896 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 06896 is White. The current unemployment level in 06896 is 5.1%.
| Population | 8,747 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 271 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,480 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 28.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $140,088 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $544,890 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 88.84% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 81.24% |
06896 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,665 | 88.84% |
| Black | 15 | 0.17% |
| Hispanic | 627 | 7.27% |
| Asian | 299 | 3.47% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
06896 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,325 | 84.88% |
| Black | 27 | 1.73% |
| Hispanic | 147 | 9.42% |
| Asian | 59 | 3.78% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.06% |
06896 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 266 | 4.3% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,297 | 37.17% |
| High School Diploma | 721 | 11.67% |
| No High School Diploma | 33 | 0.53% |
| GED or Alternate | 106 | 1.72% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 499 | 8.07% |
| Associates Degree | 278 | 4.5% |
| Masters Degree | 1,378 | 22.3% |
| Professional Degree | 449 | 7.27% |
| Doctorate Degree | 153 | 2.48% |
