What to know about ZIP 06246
ZIP code 06246 covers ZIP 06246 with a population of about 4,910.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 54.2 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HARTFORD & NEW HAVEN media market.
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ZIP Code 06246 — 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
4,910
Density
N/A
Median income
$79,293
+6% vs US avg
Home value
$241,700
-31% vs US avg
Median rent
$771
-34% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 06246
Income and economy in ZIP 06246
Median household income in ZIP 06246 is about $79,293 — about 6% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 6.3%; unemployment rate near 6.4%; 19.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 14.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Manufacturing; about 12.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 3.2 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 06246
Median home value is about $241,700 — about 31% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $771 (about 34% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 72.1% (about 6.7 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 06246, a household would need roughly $67,000 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 $1,553. That sits below the local median household income ($79,293), 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.