06107 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 06107, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

06107 is a zip code in Hartford County, Connecticut, which covers Farmington and West Hartford, with a total population of 20,460 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 06107 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 06107.

The estimated population of people living in 06107 is 20,460, with a median age of 40.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 06107 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
20,460
+2.21%
+9.84%
2020
20,017
+4.78%
-
2019
19,104
+1%
-
2018
18,914
+1.54%
-
2017
18,627
 - -

Population of 06107 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 06107 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
83.2%
86.5%
 -3.82%
Black/African American
1.5%
1.8%
 -16.67%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5.6%
4.3%
 +30.23%
Asian
6.6%
5.7%
 +15.79%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
1.5%
 +73.33%
Other
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 06107 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 06107 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 06107 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 06107 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.3 -3.82% 39.7 -2.7% 40.7 -3.55%
2020 41.9 -3.68% 40.8 -1.92% 42.2 -6.01%
2019 43.5 -0.68% 41.6 -1.42% 44.9 +0.22%
2018 43.8 -1.57% 42.2 -1.4% 44.8 -2.61%
2017 44.5 - 42.8 - 46 -

The median age of the 06107 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 06107 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 9 997 +29.03% 1,051 +15.64% 1,304 1,220
10 to 19 1,280 +7.11% 1,385 +20.08% 1,370 1,639
20 to 29 917 -8.81% 694 +59.9% 826 1,154
30 to 39 944 +40.27% 880 +41.43% 1,374 1,294
40 to 49 1,228 -3.91% 1,394 +8.48% 1,177 1,509
50 to 59 1,458 -15.73% 1,527 -13.27% 1,237 1,334
60 to 69 1,164 +15.61% 1,304 +5.17% 1,354 1,362
70+ 915 +13.63% 1,489 -15.5% 1,041 1,265

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 06107 zip code is $147,429.00.

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 06107.

  • Under 25
    $76,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $165,978.00
  • 45 to 64
    $159,557.00
  • 65 and over
    $112,222.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 06107 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 06107, 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 06107 is currently $179,784.00.

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.

32.77% of households in 06107 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 06107 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.21%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    6.67%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.90%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.13%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.49%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    16.82%
  • $200,000 or more
    32.77%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 06107 is $69,952.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 06107 by the total population of 06107.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 06107 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 06107 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
    33.27%
  • Bachelor's degree
    52.04%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.77%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    9.49%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.43%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 06107 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 06107 zip over the age of 16 is 15,918.

Of those people, a total of 68.20% 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 06107 is 65.40%.

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 06107 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 991 28.70% 4.90%
20 to 24 years 688 79.90% 7.10%
25 to 29 years 1,292 96.40% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 1,322 92.30% 4.30%
35 to 44 years 2,798 87.00% 10.40%
45 to 54 years 2,441 90.80% 1.10%
55 to 59 years 1,364 86.30% 2.50%
60 to 64 years 1,324 58.20% 1.30%
65 to 74 years 2,055 40.70% 1.90%
75 years and over 1,643 7.90% 0.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 06107. 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 13,899 68.50% 4.60%
Black or African American 360 71.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,021 62.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 238 69.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 400 70.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 793 73.40% 1.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,453 68.20% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 06107 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 06107 is 10,407, with median earnings of $78,354.00.

Women in 06107 are earning approximately 70.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,407 $78,354.00
Male 5,192 $94,870.00
Female 5,215 $66,594.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 06107 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 1,306 $104,708.00
Business and Financial 1,184 $80,956.00
Computer and Mathematical 557 $100,865.00
Architecture and Engineering 379 $106,528.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 140 $81,429.00
Community and Social Service 114 $84,600.00
Legal 481 $182,569.00
Educational and Library 1,208 $63,017.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 491 $61,827.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,407 $83,390.00
Healthcare Support 67 $51,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 80 $180,417.00
Law Enforcement 58 $107,188.00
Food Preparation and Serving 223 $14,592.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 136 $23,750.00
Personal Care and Service 177 $9,464.00
Sales 1,020 $91,447.00
Office and Administrative Support 783 $53,264.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 279 $57,153.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 70 $65,278.00
Production 84 $75,682.00
Transportation and Material Moving 96 $21,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 06107 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 06107.

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 758 $108,990.00 548 $93,409.00
Business and Financial 527 $112,460.00 657 $70,469.00
Computer and Mathematical 348 $102,500.00 209 $92,639.00
Architecture and Engineering 342 $105,556.00 37 $138,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 65 $195,304.00 75 $62,813.00
Community and Social Service 41 $84,350.00 73 $93,393.00
Legal 304 $187,870.00 177 $154,479.00
Educational and Library 281 $93,711.00 927 $56,504.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 309 $83,359.00 182 $58,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 510 $96,894.00 897 $79,821.00
Healthcare Support 30 $52,083.00 37 $42,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 71 $180,685.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 58 $107,188.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 119 $14,918.00 104 $4,211.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 115 $22,656.00 21 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 78 $32,222.00 99 $6,458.00
Sales 514 $109,808.00 506 $54,113.00
Office and Administrative Support 207 $47,583.00 576 $58,056.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 279 $57,153.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 53 $82,679.00 17 $0.00
Production 36 $93,472.00 48 $48,900.00
Transportation and Material Moving 96 $21,750.00 0 $0.00

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 7,912 households in 06107, with an average household size of 2.55 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 5,563 families living in the 06107 zip code with an average family size of 3.07 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 06107:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,720 164 679 2,349
Average Household Size 3.07 3.35 3.28 1.24
Total Families 4,720 164 679 0
Average Household Size 3.07 3.05 3.1 0

Poverty

Of the 5,563 families living in 06107, 1.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 06107:

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 8,192 housing units in 06107.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,912 96.58%
Vacant 280 3.42%

15.82% of the total 8,192 housing units in 06107 are rental units. This is approximately 1,296 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,556 are occupied by the owner - or 80.03% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 06107 is $1,653.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 06107 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
    60
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    53
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    455
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    457
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    218
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    59
  • $3,000 or more
    54

Property Value

The median value of a property in 06107 is $385,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 06107 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    22
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    5
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    85
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,245
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,796
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,333
  • $1,000,000 or more
    70

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 06107. The chart below shows the number of properties in 06107 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,139
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,384
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,289
  • 1960 to 1969
    924
  • 1970 to 1979
    680
  • 1980 to 1989
    313
  • 1990 to 1999
    194
  • 2000 to 2009
    262
  • 2010 to 2013
    7
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 06107 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    191
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,411
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,911
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,399

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 06107 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 06107 that commute to work in a particular way.

23 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 06107.

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
    167
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    820
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,482
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,640
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,769
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    681
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    835
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    118
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    146
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    378
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    284
  • 90 or more minutes
    227

Summary

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