What to know about ZIP 06244
ZIP code 06244 covers ZIP 06244 with a population of about 5,164.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 45.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HARTFORD & NEW HAVEN media market.
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ZIP Code 06244 — 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
5,164
Density
N/A
Median income
$96,549
+28% vs US avg
Home value
$383,100
+10% vs US avg
Median rent
$948
-18% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 06244
Income and economy in ZIP 06244
Median household income in ZIP 06244 is about $96,549 — about 28% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 4.1%; unemployment rate near 3.8%; 48.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 14.3 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Manufacturing, and Healthcare; about 7.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 7.3 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 06244
Median home value is about $383,100 — about 10% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $948 (about 18% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 83.8% (about 18.4 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 06244, a household would need roughly $105,000 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 $2,461. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($96,549). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.