What to know about ZIP 06138
ZIP code 06138 covers ZIP 06138 with a population of about 3,059.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 35.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HARTFORD & NEW HAVEN media market.
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ZIP Code 06138 — 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
3,059
Density
N/A
Median income
$69,023
-8% vs US avg
Home value
$223,100
-36% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,288
+11% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 06138
Income and economy in ZIP 06138
Median household income in ZIP 06138 is about $69,023 — about 8% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 8.4%; unemployment rate near 2.6%; 30.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 3.6 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Manufacturing; about 13.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 2.2 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 06138
Median home value is about $223,100 — about 36% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,288 (about 11% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 44.3% (about 21.1 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 06138, a household would need roughly $61,000 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 $1,433. That sits below the local median household income ($69,023), 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.