What to know about ZIP 06131
ZIP code 06131 covers ZIP 06131 with a population of about 4,575.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 49.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HARTFORD & NEW HAVEN media market.
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ZIP Code 06131 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
4,575
Density
N/A
Median income
$98,091
+31% vs US avg
Home value
$279,100
-20% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,576
+36% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 06131
Income and economy in ZIP 06131
Median household income in ZIP 06131 is about $98,091 — about 31% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 13.1%; unemployment rate near 2.8%; 34.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (roughly in line with the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Finance and insurance, and Public administration; about 12.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 2.3 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 06131
Median home value is about $279,100 — about 20% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,576 (about 36% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 81.1% (about 15.7 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 06131, a household would need roughly $77,000 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 $1,793. That sits below the local median household income ($98,091), 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.