What to know about ZIP 06781
ZIP code 06781 covers ZIP 06781 with a population of about 2,942.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 41.2 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HARTFORD & NEW HAVEN media market.
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ZIP Code 06781 — 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
2,942
Density
N/A
Median income
$72,473
-4% vs US avg
Home value
$213,100
-39% vs US avg
Median rent
$932
-20% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 06781
Income and economy in ZIP 06781
Median household income in ZIP 06781 is about $72,473 — about 4% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 3.9%; unemployment rate near 1.2%; 22.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 11.0 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Construction; about 7.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 7.9 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 06781
Median home value is about $213,100 — about 39% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $932 (about 20% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 64.1% (about 1.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 06781, a household would need roughly $59,000 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 $1,369. That sits below the local median household income ($72,473), 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.