What to know about ZIP 06126
ZIP code 06126 covers ZIP 06126 with a population of about 3,027.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HARTFORD & NEW HAVEN media market.
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ZIP Code 06126 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
3,027
Density
N/A
Median income
$34,208
-54% vs US avg
Home value
$187,100
-46% vs US avg
Median rent
$942
-19% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 06126
Income and economy in ZIP 06126
Median household income in ZIP 06126 is about $34,208 — about 54% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 30.0%; unemployment rate near 20.4%; 1.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 32.1 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Food services; about 6.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.0 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 06126
Median home value is about $187,100 — about 46% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $942 (about 19% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 4.0% (about 61.4 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 06126, a household would need roughly $52,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,202. That is about 52% above the local median household income ($34,208), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.