ZIP Code 06836 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data

ZIP code 06836 covers ZIP 06836 with a population of about 1,741.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 52.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in the NEW YORK media market.

ZIP 06836 fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (36.8%)). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.

Median household income in ZIP 06836 is about $111,307 — about 48% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 10.9%; unemployment rate near 13.8%; 78.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 45.1 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Finance and insurance, Professional services, and Healthcare; about 16.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 1.3 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $922,200 — about 165% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $2,629 (about 126% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 32.5% (about 32.9 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 06836, a household would need roughly $254,000 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 $5,924. That is about 128% above the local median household income ($111,307), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.