06351 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 06351, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

06351 is a zip code in New London County, Connecticut, which covers Griswold, Lisbon, Preston, and Volun, with a total population of 15,665 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 06351 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 06351.

The estimated population of people living in 06351 is 15,665, with a median age of 45.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 06351 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,665
 -1.35% -2.65%
2020
15,880
+0.02%
-
2019
15,877
 -0.61% -
2018
15,975
 -0.72% -
2017
16,091
 - -

Population of 06351 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 06351 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
89.3%
89.4%
 -0.11%
Black/African American
0.1%
1.3%
 -92.31%
Native
1.2%
0.6%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
3.8%
2.5%
 +52.00%
Asian
0.4%
3.9%
 -89.74%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.1%
2.3%
 +121.74%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 06351 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 06351 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 06351 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 06351 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45 -1.1% 42.5 -1.16% 47.1 -1.46%
2020 45.5 +8.08% 43 +2.14% 47.8 +13.27%
2019 42.1 +0.24% 42.1 -0.47% 42.2 +2.93%
2018 42 +3.96% 42.3 +1.2% 41 +2.76%
2017 40.4 - 41.8 - 39.9 -

The median age of the 06351 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 06351 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 9 838 +4.9% 1,021 -12.71% 863 844
10 to 19 987 +35.74% 1,216 -51.96% 1,361 682
20 to 29 1,233 -34.8% 1,106 -37.78% 854 737
30 to 39 885 -4.5% 686 +26% 836 863
40 to 49 1,123 -16.06% 1,025 -10.14% 935 921
50 to 59 1,280 +6.03% 1,266 +7.85% 1,342 1,361
60 to 69 1,019 +12.25% 922 +46.21% 1,144 1,280
70+ 682 +13.93% 802 +9.14% 776 866

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 06351 zip code is $68,925.00.

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 06351.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $59,878.00
  • 45 to 64
    $90,982.00
  • 65 and over
    $62,212.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 06351 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 06351, 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 06351 is currently $87,754.00.

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.

5.25% of households in 06351 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 06351 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.18%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.93%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.92%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.22%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.60%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.91%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.25%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 06351 is $36,402.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 06351 by the total population of 06351.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 06351 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 06351 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
    9.97%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.77%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19.51%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.68%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.07%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 06351 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 06351 zip over the age of 16 is 12,771.

Of those people, a total of 65.70% 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 06351 is 61.90%.

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 06351 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 856 28.00% 7.90%
20 to 24 years 916 65.40% 13.40%
25 to 29 years 675 98.50% 9.60%
30 to 34 years 928 91.50% 0.80%
35 to 44 years 1,559 86.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 2,018 88.00% 8.20%
55 to 59 years 1,753 76.80% 3.50%
60 to 64 years 1,328 64.80% 2.60%
65 to 74 years 1,904 33.50% 12.20%
75 years and over 834 7.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 06351. 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 11,730 65.90% 5.50%
Black or African American 18 72.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 138 72.50% 39.00%
Asian 72 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 116 12.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 697 65.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 347 67.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,675 65.80% 5.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 06351 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 06351 is 7,903, with median earnings of $45,106.00.

Women in 06351 are earning approximately 68.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,903 $45,106.00
Male 3,965 $57,297.00
Female 3,938 $39,303.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 06351 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 831 $81,719.00
Business and Financial 193 $56,771.00
Computer and Mathematical 184 $105,729.00
Architecture and Engineering 225 $105,096.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 50 $82,115.00
Community and Social Service 105 $32,625.00
Legal 121 $41,598.00
Educational and Library 347 $32,643.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 95 $66,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 550 $63,750.00
Healthcare Support 274 $45,461.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 74 $107,566.00
Law Enforcement 57 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 457 $16,756.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 215 $47,841.00
Personal Care and Service 322 $48,417.00
Sales 777 $22,713.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,036 $40,669.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 552 $51,304.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 348 $55,208.00
Production 392 $59,412.00
Transportation and Material Moving 387 $43,284.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 06351 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 06351.

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 427 $95,163.00 404 $58,152.00
Business and Financial 74 $95,167.00 119 $53,942.00
Computer and Mathematical 104 $103,750.00 80 $115,588.00
Architecture and Engineering 216 $105,962.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 36 $135,893.00 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 23 $0.00 82 $38,125.00
Legal 24 $0.00 97 $41,218.00
Educational and Library 66 $34,375.00 281 $21,696.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 50 $70,192.00 45 $33,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 21 $0.00 529 $62,303.00
Healthcare Support 46 $0.00 228 $42,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 62 $107,961.00 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 57 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 123 $44,904.00 334 $12,412.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 115 $50,446.00 100 $12,500.00
Personal Care and Service 216 $70,000.00 106 $38,750.00
Sales 478 $30,819.00 299 $13,984.00
Office and Administrative Support 145 $73,250.00 891 $40,627.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 516 $50,652.00 36 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 348 $55,208.00 0 $0.00
Production 340 $69,500.00 52 $20,357.00
Transportation and Material Moving 351 $44,047.00 36 $33,393.00

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 6,557 households in 06351, with an average household size of 2.38 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 4,656 families living in the 06351 zip code with an average family size of 2.77 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 06351:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,206 381 1,069 1,901
Average Household Size 2.79 2.75 2.99 1.28
Total Families 3,206 381 1,069 0
Average Household Size 2.77 2.58 2.84 0

Poverty

Of the 4,656 families living in 06351, 4.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 06351:

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 7,075 housing units in 06351.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,557 92.68%
Vacant 518 7.32%

18.61% of the total 7,075 housing units in 06351 are rental units. This is approximately 1,317 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,099 are occupied by the owner - or 72.07% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 06351 is $1,090.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 06351 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
    141
  • Less than $500
    67
  • $500 to $999
    450
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    614
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    186
  • $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 06351 is $233,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 06351 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    352
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    84
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    571
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,045
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,660
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,125
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    237
  • $1,000,000 or more
    25

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 06351. The chart below shows the number of properties in 06351 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,671
  • 1940 to 1949
    276
  • 1950 to 1959
    566
  • 1960 to 1969
    383
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,098
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,397
  • 1990 to 1999
    468
  • 2000 to 2009
    861
  • 2010 to 2013
    355
  • 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 06351 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    148
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,080
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,158
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,171

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 06351 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 06351 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 06351.

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
    150
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    397
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    762
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    912
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,211
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    515
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,116
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    333
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    500
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    418
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    613
  • 90 or more minutes
    265

Summary

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