06897 can be classified socioeconomically as Upper 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 06897 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 06897 is White. The current unemployment level in 06897 is 5.1%.
| Population | 18,473 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 676 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,036 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 42.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $209,635 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $812,030 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 86.18% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 74.86% |
06897 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,420 | 86.18% |
| Black | 194 | 1.08% |
| Hispanic | 780 | 4.36% |
| Asian | 1,499 | 8.38% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
06897 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,754 | 79.71% |
| Black | 38 | 1.1% |
| Hispanic | 262 | 7.58% |
| Asian | 400 | 11.58% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
06897 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 320 | 2.83% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,809 | 42.54% |
| High School Diploma | 792 | 7.01% |
| No High School Diploma | 58 | 0.51% |
| GED or Alternate | 99 | 0.88% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 834 | 7.38% |
| Associates Degree | 489 | 4.33% |
| Masters Degree | 2,931 | 25.93% |
| Professional Degree | 815 | 7.21% |
| Doctorate Degree | 157 | 1.39% |
