06066 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 06066, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

06066 is a zip code in Tolland County, Connecticut, which covers Ellington and Vernon, with a total population of 30,002 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 06066 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 06066.

The estimated population of people living in 06066 is 30,002, with a median age of 37.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 06066 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
30,002
+2.4%
+2.57%
2020
29,300
+0.08%
-
2019
29,277
+0.23%
-
2018
29,210
 -0.14% -
2017
29,250
 - -

Population of 06066 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 06066 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
72.8%
77.2%
 -5.70%
Black/African American
6.7%
5.7%
 +17.54%
Native
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Hispanic
11.2%
8.7%
 +28.74%
Asian
5.2%
5.1%
 +1.96%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.6%
2.6%
 +38.46%
Other
0.1%
0.6%
 -83.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 06066 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 06066 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 06066 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 06066 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.8 +0.53% 36.1 -0.55% 41 +3.8%
2020 37.6 -0.79% 36.3 -0.82% 39.5 +1.28%
2019 37.9 -0.52% 36.6 -0.27% 39 -1.02%
2018 38.1 -2.81% 36.7 0% 39.4 -6.19%
2017 39.2 - 36.7 - 42 -

The median age of the 06066 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 06066 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,703 -20.27% 1,410 +11.18% 1,382 1,571
10 to 19 1,344 +21.27% 1,421 -1.48% 1,591 1,374
20 to 29 2,247 +26.37% 2,660 -0.03% 2,854 2,649
30 to 39 2,385 -4.55% 1,754 +10.87% 2,271 1,930
40 to 49 1,541 +5.27% 1,553 +9.62% 1,613 1,667
50 to 59 2,007 -13.29% 2,278 -1.1% 1,745 2,243
60 to 69 1,486 +30.05% 1,769 +5.68% 1,938 1,857
70+ 1,541 -10.08% 2,151 -8.96% 1,365 1,952

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 06066 zip code is $68,566.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 06066.

  • Under 25
    $43,923.00
  • 25 to 44
    $74,662.00
  • 45 to 64
    $95,331.00
  • 65 and over
    $53,900.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 06066 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 06066, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 06066 is currently $86,458.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.87% of households in 06066 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 06066 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.08%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.68%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.72%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.72%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.96%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.97%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.87%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 06066 is $39,166.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 06066 by the total population of 06066.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 06066 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 06066 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    16.63%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.36%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.72%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.05%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.23%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 06066 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 06066 zip over the age of 16 is 25,275.

Of those people, a total of 68.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 06066 is 62.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 06066 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,191 57.00% 26.00%
20 to 24 years 2,870 76.90% 15.30%
25 to 29 years 2,633 91.10% 8.80%
30 to 34 years 2,393 85.70% 3.00%
35 to 44 years 3,282 84.30% 3.80%
45 to 54 years 3,774 74.40% 6.40%
55 to 59 years 2,020 82.00% 3.40%
60 to 64 years 2,367 68.30% 12.60%
65 to 74 years 2,493 35.10% 6.50%
75 years and over 2,252 7.10% 12.60%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 06066. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 20,139 65.80% 7.40%
Black or African American 1,663 80.00% 4.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 59 79.70% 0.00%
Asian 1,292 68.00% 2.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 837 79.70% 31.20%
Two or more races 1,285 81.20% 12.90%
Hispanic or Latino 2,461 79.30% 15.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 19,093 65.00% 7.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 06066 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 06066 is 15,802, with median earnings of $46,271.00.

Women in 06066 are earning approximately 77.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,802 $46,271.00
Male 8,359 $53,621.00
Female 7,443 $41,357.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 06066 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,445 $94,844.00
Business and Financial 660 $81,042.00
Computer and Mathematical 863 $78,341.00
Architecture and Engineering 455 $79,279.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 150 $76,538.00
Community and Social Service 264 $53,452.00
Legal 45 $39,896.00
Educational and Library 1,213 $44,202.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 282 $55,654.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,110 $84,470.00
Healthcare Support 634 $31,374.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 34 $2,499.00
Law Enforcement 122 $95,040.00
Food Preparation and Serving 873 $13,633.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 346 $39,280.00
Personal Care and Service 387 $23,309.00
Sales 2,165 $42,753.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,666 $37,772.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 22 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 572 $42,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 519 $53,132.00
Production 625 $42,792.00
Transportation and Material Moving 832 $41,853.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 06066 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 06066.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 916 $102,119.00 529 $61,827.00
Business and Financial 316 $77,442.00 344 $82,929.00
Computer and Mathematical 518 $93,750.00 345 $61,347.00
Architecture and Engineering 405 $78,317.00 50 $88,542.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 71 $79,875.00 79 $54,583.00
Community and Social Service 119 $55,917.00 145 $52,798.00
Legal 15 $0.00 30 $38,333.00
Educational and Library 358 $44,875.00 855 $43,306.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 205 $56,327.00 77 $47,279.00
Healthcare Practitioners 113 $93,207.00 997 $82,321.00
Healthcare Support 263 $32,435.00 371 $21,708.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 34 $2,499.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 84 $95,806.00 38 $35,577.00
Food Preparation and Serving 215 $27,875.00 658 $12,088.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 300 $38,718.00 46 $60,288.00
Personal Care and Service 122 $21,250.00 265 $24,406.00
Sales 1,179 $53,352.00 986 $21,994.00
Office and Administrative Support 497 $37,417.00 1,169 $37,991.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $0.00 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 529 $43,090.00 43 $22,386.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 514 $53,199.00 5 $0.00
Production 453 $53,291.00 172 $32,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 796 $42,656.00 36 $26,094.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 13,695 households in 06066, with an average household size of 2.17 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 7,816 families living in the 06066 zip code with an average family size of 2.66 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 06066:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,315 557 1,944 5,879
Average Household Size 2.75 2.64 2.87 1.36
Total Families 5,315 557 1,944 0
Average Household Size 2.74 2.35 2.54 0

Poverty

Of the 7,816 families living in 06066, 9.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 06066:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 14,702 housing units in 06066.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 13,695 93.15%
Vacant 1,007 6.85%

46.24% of the total 14,702 housing units in 06066 are rental units. This is approximately 6,798 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,814 are occupied by the owner - or 46.35% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 06066 is $1,211.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 06066 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    83
  • Less than $500
    498
  • $500 to $999
    1,511
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,085
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,399
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    214
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    91
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 06066 is $218,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 06066 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    230
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    461
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    608
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,546
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,980
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    884
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    64
  • $1,000,000 or more
    41

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 06066. The chart below shows the number of properties in 06066 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,081
  • 1940 to 1949
    438
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,758
  • 1960 to 1969
    3,191
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,879
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,925
  • 1990 to 1999
    606
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,028
  • 2010 to 2013
    753
  • 2014 or later
    43

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 06066 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,011
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,613
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,738
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,333

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 06066 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 06066 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 06066.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    283
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,440
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,164
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,153
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,611
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,452
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,722
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    886
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    532
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    514
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    411
  • 90 or more minutes
    122

Summary

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