What to know about ZIP 06128
ZIP code 06128 covers ZIP 06128 with a population of about 5,794.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 33.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HARTFORD & NEW HAVEN media market.
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ZIP Code 06128 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
5,794
Density
N/A
Median income
$57,806
-23% vs US avg
Home value
$174,000
-50% vs US avg
Median rent
$999
-14% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 06128
Income and economy in ZIP 06128
Median household income in ZIP 06128 is about $57,806 — about 23% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 23.3%; unemployment rate near 7.3%; 10.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 23.1 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Transportation; about 7.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 7.8 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 06128
Median home value is about $174,000 — about 50% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $999 (about 14% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 22.5% (about 42.9 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 06128, a household would need roughly $48,000 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 $1,118. That sits below the local median household income ($57,806), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.