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ZIP 06605 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 06605

06605 has a population of 25,238 with a median age of 33.6 yrs (50.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
41.4%-33% vs US avg
x
Black
21.9%+77% vs US avg
x
Asian
5.4%-8% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
39.1%+109% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.0%-0% vs US avg
x
18–64
67.0%+9% vs US avg
x
65+
11.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
19.8%+79% vs US avg
x
High school
21.8%-17% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.0%-13% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
33.3%-1% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
35.7%-26% vs US avg
x
Never married
49.6%+47% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.3%+9% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.4%
x
Diversity Index
62/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
24.5%+113% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
26.8%+92% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.2%-63% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.7%+25% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.1%+74% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
87.0%+1400% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
ItalianIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 06605

Poverty Rate
24.5%+113% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.2%-63% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
26.8%+92% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.1%+74% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.7%+25% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.0%+50% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
24.0%+105% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
87.0%+1400% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population25,238
Median age33.6
Poverty rate24.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White41.4%
Hispanic39.1%
Black21.9%
Asian5.4%
Foreign-born26.8%