06238 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 06238, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

06238 is a zip code in Tolland County, Connecticut, which covers Coventry, with a total population of 12,186 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 06238 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 06238.

The estimated population of people living in 06238 is 12,186, with a median age of 44.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 06238 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,186
 -1.79% -2.18%
2020
12,408
+0.02%
-
2019
12,406
+0.08%
-
2018
12,396
 -0.5% -
2017
12,458
 - -

Population of 06238 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 06238 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
89.8%
93.8%
 -4.26%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.6%
 -33.33%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.5%
3.2%
 +9.38%
Asian
2.7%
0.7%
 +285.71%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
1%
 +60.00%
Other
2.1%
0.7%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 06238 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 06238 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 06238 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 06238 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.4 -1.11% 44.3 -0.89% 44.5 -1.33%
2020 44.9 +4.18% 44.7 +5.92% 45.1 +2.97%
2019 43.1 +0.7% 42.2 -1.86% 43.8 +3.3%
2018 42.8 -2.51% 43 -3.59% 42.4 -2.3%
2017 43.9 - 44.6 - 43.4 -

The median age of the 06238 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 06238 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 9 657 -12.47% 852 -9.51% 572 758
10 to 19 791 4.02% 545 +21.19% 743 666
20 to 29 640 +16.78% 808 -36.03% 732 548
30 to 39 643 +9.88% 829 -4.63% 701 783
40 to 49 815 +16.1% 911 -12.14% 906 803
50 to 59 1,037 -17.01% 1,021 -14.64% 865 866
60 to 69 898 +3.15% 906 0.050000000000001% 908 894
70+ 582 +22.39% 523 +34.17% 717 724

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 06238 zip code is $94,058.00.

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 06238.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $116,360.00
  • 45 to 64
    $97,475.00
  • 65 and over
    $57,429.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 06238 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 06238, 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 06238 is currently $118,514.00.

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.

15.94% of households in 06238 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 06238 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.22%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.83%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.77%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.98%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.41%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.85%
  • $200,000 or more
    15.94%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 06238 is $47,507.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 06238 by the total population of 06238.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 06238 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 06238 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
    21.93%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.47%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.54%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27.75%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.31%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 06238 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 06238 zip over the age of 16 is 9,925.

Of those people, a total of 67.50% 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 06238 is 64.60%.

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 06238 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 478 37.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 839 73.30% 9.80%
25 to 29 years 441 89.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 764 95.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,384 90.50% 4.80%
45 to 54 years 1,849 90.20% 5.50%
55 to 59 years 927 83.90% 0.60%
60 to 64 years 1,221 69.80% 1.40%
65 to 74 years 1,402 15.00% 3.30%
75 years and over 620 1.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 06238. 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 9,275 67.70% 2.50%
Black or African American 98 73.50% 44.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 209 90.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 210 39.00% 51.20%
Two or more races 133 57.10% 6.60%
Hispanic or Latino 356 77.00% 11.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,100 67.20% 2.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 06238 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 06238 is 6,409, with median earnings of $60,963.00.

Women in 06238 are earning approximately 78.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,409 $60,963.00
Male 3,453 $64,627.00
Female 2,956 $50,413.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 06238 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 943 $72,163.00
Business and Financial 241 $97,813.00
Computer and Mathematical 200 $73,485.00
Architecture and Engineering 276 $123,700.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 81 $121,193.00
Community and Social Service 233 $73,316.00
Legal 45 $163,750.00
Educational and Library 381 $64,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 84 $39,922.00
Healthcare Practitioners 599 $67,604.00
Healthcare Support 138 $36,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 208 $84,375.00
Food Preparation and Serving 374 $18,544.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 407 $61,213.00
Personal Care and Service 184 $33,351.00
Sales 478 $36,302.00
Office and Administrative Support 540 $43,953.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 243 $66,120.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 179 $49,297.00
Production 248 $50,238.00
Transportation and Material Moving 141 $35,089.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 06238 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 06238.

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 709 $70,337.00 234 $83,654.00
Business and Financial 36 $188,125.00 205 $97,452.00
Computer and Mathematical 137 $73,598.00 63 $37,386.00
Architecture and Engineering 266 $123,667.00 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 51 $0.00 30 $0.00
Community and Social Service 84 $73,878.00 149 $72,917.00
Legal 13 $0.00 32 $0.00
Educational and Library 109 $73,688.00 272 $48,636.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 73 $80,469.00 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 148 $97,059.00 451 $64,271.00
Healthcare Support 13 $0.00 125 $36,650.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 166 $98,457.00 42 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 308 $18,647.00 66 $11,786.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 308 $60,603.00 99 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 184 $33,351.00
Sales 91 $77,880.00 387 $32,865.00
Office and Administrative Support 87 $115,523.00 453 $41,635.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 243 $66,120.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 179 $49,297.00 0 $0.00
Production 204 $55,682.00 44 $35,588.00
Transportation and Material Moving 105 $43,523.00 36 $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 4,780 households in 06238, with an average household size of 2.54 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 3,648 families living in the 06238 zip code with an average family size of 2.9 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 06238:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,122 141 385 1,132
Average Household Size 2.92 3.09 3.07 1.25
Total Families 3,122 141 385 0
Average Household Size 2.92 2.72 2.82 0

Poverty

Of the 3,648 families living in 06238, 4.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 06238:

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 5,123 housing units in 06238.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,780 93.30%
Vacant 343 6.70%

8.45% of the total 5,123 housing units in 06238 are rental units. This is approximately 433 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,263 are occupied by the owner - or 83.21% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 06238 is $1,093.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 06238 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
    84
  • Less than $500
    33
  • $500 to $999
    166
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    198
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    36
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 06238 is $256,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 06238 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    59
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    38
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    503
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    860
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,328
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,182
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    293
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 06238. The chart below shows the number of properties in 06238 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    797
  • 1940 to 1949
    419
  • 1950 to 1959
    857
  • 1960 to 1969
    373
  • 1970 to 1979
    588
  • 1980 to 1989
    837
  • 1990 to 1999
    635
  • 2000 to 2009
    377
  • 2010 to 2013
    240
  • 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 06238 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    83
  • 1 vehicle available
    956
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,197
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,544

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 06238 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 06238 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 06238.

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
    31
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    242
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    601
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    886
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    774
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    611
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    870
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    445
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    413
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    660
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    332
  • 90 or more minutes
    33

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 06238 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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