06242 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 06242, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

06242 is a zip code in Tolland County and Windham County, Connecticut, which covers Union and Eastford, with a total population of 1,280 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 06242 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 06242.

The estimated population of people living in 06242 is 1,280, with a median age of 47.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 06242 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,280
+6.31%
+4.23%
2020
1,204
 -4.75% -
2019
1,264
 -3.36% -
2018
1,308
+6.51%
-
2017
1,228
 - -

Population of 06242 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 06242 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
95.7%
95.3%
 +0.42%
Black/African American
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2%
2.5%
 -20.00%
Asian
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
1.9%
 -52.63%
Other
0.9%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 06242 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 06242 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 06242 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 06242 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.7 +0.85% 47.4 +0.42% 49.2 +2.71%
2020 47.3 -0.84% 47.2 +3.74% 47.9 -3.23%
2019 47.7 +0.63% 45.5 +0.66% 49.5 0%
2018 47.4 -1.46% 45.2 -1.09% 49.5 0%
2017 48.1 - 45.7 - 49.5 -

The median age of the 06242 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 06242 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 74 -0.27% 47 -34.2% 73 32
10 to 19 53 -0.68% 38 +54.93% 50 59
20 to 29 94 -28.27% 61 -52.07% 65 33
30 to 39 83 +27.82% 44 +88.82% 100 96
40 to 49 79 +37.15% 96 -7.92% 108 87
50 to 59 134 -4.5% 123 -32.6% 126 85
60 to 69 95 +21.07% 83 +13.48% 114 88
70+ 57 +17.36% 67 +44.55% 67 97

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 06242 zip code is $82,411.00.

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 06242.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $94,792.00
  • 45 to 64
    $87,159.00
  • 65 and over
    $61,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 06242 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 06242, 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 06242 is currently $99,780.00.

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.

9.67% of households in 06242 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 06242 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.48%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.50%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.09%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.12%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.66%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.48%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.67%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 06242 is $41,230.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 06242 by the total population of 06242.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 06242 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 06242 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
    15.47%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33.75%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    41.25%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.25%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 06242 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 06242 zip over the age of 16 is 1,124.

Of those people, a total of 64.90% 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 06242 is 60.70%.

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 06242 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 58 22.40% 38.50%
20 to 24 years 52 88.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 46 82.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 73 79.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 193 82.40% 6.90%
45 to 54 years 189 83.10% 15.30%
55 to 59 years 147 80.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 131 78.60% 7.80%
65 to 74 years 138 16.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 97 15.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 06242. 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 1,085 65.60% 6.30%
Black or African American 3 100.00% 100.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 6 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 3 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 10 40.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 17 11.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 24 50.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,079 65.40% 6.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 06242 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 06242 is 682, with median earnings of $46,250.00.

Women in 06242 are earning approximately 52.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 682 $46,250.00
Male 374 $59,545.00
Female 308 $31,129.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 06242 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 86 $78,750.00
Business and Financial 14 $26,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 23 $91,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 24 $77,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $66,000.00
Legal 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 37 $64,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 61 $89,028.00
Healthcare Support 38 $31,667.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 16 $11,667.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 21 $36,607.00
Personal Care and Service 11 $0.00
Sales 113 $31,094.00
Office and Administrative Support 78 $28,676.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 56 $32,407.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 13 $73,750.00
Production 51 $31,161.00
Transportation and Material Moving 4 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 06242 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 06242.

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 53 $105,089.00 33 $33,438.00
Business and Financial 4 $0.00 10 $20,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 23 $91,250.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 19 $88,542.00 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $65,893.00 3 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 20 $93,750.00 17 $63,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 22 $101,250.00 39 $69,821.00
Healthcare Support 9 $0.00 29 $31,806.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 6 $0.00 10 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 21 $36,607.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Sales 78 $31,875.00 35 $26,328.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 78 $28,676.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 56 $32,407.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 13 $73,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 29 $12,132.00 22 $31,607.00
Transportation and Material Moving 4 $0.00 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 517 households in 06242, with an average household size of 2.44 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 366 families living in the 06242 zip code with an average family size of 2.89 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 06242:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 312 39 15 151
Average Household Size 2.78 4.79 3.07 1.07
Total Families 312 39 15 0
Average Household Size 2.78 3.87 2.8 0

Poverty

Of the 366 families living in 06242, 3.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 06242:

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 647 housing units in 06242.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 517 79.91%
Vacant 130 20.09%

13.45% of the total 647 housing units in 06242 are rental units. This is approximately 87 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 408 are occupied by the owner - or 63.06% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 06242 is $850.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 06242 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
    22
  • Less than $500
    3
  • $500 to $999
    65
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    9
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    10
  • $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 06242 is $265,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 06242 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    12
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    12
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    86
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    161
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    113
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    16
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 06242. The chart below shows the number of properties in 06242 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    201
  • 1940 to 1949
    56
  • 1950 to 1959
    66
  • 1960 to 1969
    56
  • 1970 to 1979
    52
  • 1980 to 1989
    66
  • 1990 to 1999
    62
  • 2000 to 2009
    69
  • 2010 to 2013
    19
  • 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 06242 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    22
  • 1 vehicle available
    120
  • 2 vehicles available
    184
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    191

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 06242 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 06242 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 06242.

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
    26
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    38
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    23
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    70
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    83
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    47
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    100
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    31
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    58
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    66
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    31
  • 90 or more minutes
    2

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 06242 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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