06471 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 06471, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

06471 is a zip code in New Haven County, Connecticut, which covers Branford and North Branford, with a total population of 7,332 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 06471 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 06471.

The estimated population of people living in 06471 is 7,332, with a median age of 51.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 06471 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,332
+0.98%
-5.23%
2020
7,261
 -4.46% -
2019
7,600
 -0.99% -
2018
7,676
 -0.79% -
2017
7,737
 - -

Population of 06471 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 06471 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
93.5%
88.3%
 +5.89%
Black/African American
0%
1.3%
 -100.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.6%
3.9%
 -33.33%
Asian
1.1%
4.3%
 -74.42%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
2.2%
 +22.73%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 06471 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 06471 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 06471 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 06471 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 51.6 -1.34% 51.9 -2.63% 50.8 +1.8%
2020 52.3 +8.51% 53.3 +7.03% 49.9 +8.71%
2019 48.2 -1.43% 49.8 +2.05% 45.9 -6.71%
2018 48.9 +0.82% 48.8 -1.21% 49.2 +4.24%
2017 48.5 - 49.4 - 47.2 -

The median age of the 06471 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 06471 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 9 294 +4.84% 238 +31.28% 305 286
10 to 19 333 +33.59% 579 -14.01% 448 478
20 to 29 271 +14.69% 306 -14.02% 304 243
30 to 39 355 -22.76% 488 +5.48% 263 508
40 to 49 633 -46.83% 552 -49.46% 375 315
50 to 59 681 -3.39% 633 +9.84% 640 694
60 to 69 572 +60.85% 498 +24.79% 990 609
70+ 594 -59.88% 710 -16.79% 304 570

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 06471 zip code is $96,369.00.

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 06471.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $84,079.00
  • 45 to 64
    $138,911.00
  • 65 and over
    $53,732.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 06471 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 06471, 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 06471 is currently $114,146.00.

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.

12.50% of households in 06471 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 06471 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.71%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.19%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.49%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.67%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.55%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    16.90%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.50%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 06471 is $48,021.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 06471 by the total population of 06471.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 06471 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 06471 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
    10.19%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.71%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.53%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.94%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.63%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 06471 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 06471 zip over the age of 16 is 6,205.

Of those people, a total of 65.90% 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 06471 is 63.20%.

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 06471 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 390 41.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 297 86.90% 8.10%
25 to 29 years 250 58.40% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 329 78.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 739 92.00% 4.60%
45 to 54 years 1,071 89.10% 7.40%
55 to 59 years 656 72.00% 2.10%
60 to 64 years 847 76.50% 0.90%
65 to 74 years 1,024 34.90% 6.40%
75 years and over 602 25.70% 5.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 06471. 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 6,067 65.60% 4.30%
Black or African American 2 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 84 76.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 20 85.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 32 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 171 67.80% 17.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,916 65.60% 3.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 06471 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 06471 is 3,919, with median earnings of $55,060.00.

Women in 06471 are earning approximately 61.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,919 $55,060.00
Male 2,065 $73,977.00
Female 1,854 $45,702.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 06471 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 662 $49,375.00
Business and Financial 221 $50,368.00
Computer and Mathematical 85 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 49 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 28 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $0.00
Legal 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 298 $75,795.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 46 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 205 $42,196.00
Healthcare Support 151 $43,369.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 86 $130,323.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 208 $21,635.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 18 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 60 $45,000.00
Sales 475 $46,067.00
Office and Administrative Support 441 $38,068.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 342 $91,882.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 215 $54,792.00
Production 117 $150,411.00
Transportation and Material Moving 83 $88,150.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 06471 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 06471.

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 515 $49,290.00 147 $55,068.00
Business and Financial 85 $63,125.00 136 $44,016.00
Computer and Mathematical 23 $0.00 62 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 21 $0.00 28 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Legal 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 298 $75,795.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 46 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 24 $0.00 181 $53,393.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 151 $43,369.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 86 $130,323.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 25 $0.00 183 $20,913.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 30 $0.00 30 $0.00
Sales 304 $56,250.00 171 $25,219.00
Office and Administrative Support 71 $39,432.00 370 $36,563.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 342 $91,882.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 215 $54,792.00 0 $0.00
Production 117 $150,411.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 48 $89,900.00 35 $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 2,977 households in 06471, with an average household size of 2.45 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 1,973 families living in the 06471 zip code with an average family size of 3.06 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 06471:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,425 299 249 1,004
Average Household Size 3.09 3.5 2.65 1.16
Total Families 1,425 299 249 0
Average Household Size 3.06 3.4 2.65 0

Poverty

Of the 1,973 families living in 06471, 1.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 06471:

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 3,157 housing units in 06471.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,977 94.30%
Vacant 180 5.70%

12.64% of the total 3,157 housing units in 06471 are rental units. This is approximately 399 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,482 are occupied by the owner - or 78.62% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 06471 is $1,504.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 06471 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
    96
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    78
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    120
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    187
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    14

Property Value

The median value of a property in 06471 is $295,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 06471 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    30
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    93
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    221
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    958
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,067
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    113
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 06471. The chart below shows the number of properties in 06471 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    247
  • 1940 to 1949
    279
  • 1950 to 1959
    435
  • 1960 to 1969
    532
  • 1970 to 1979
    572
  • 1980 to 1989
    430
  • 1990 to 1999
    521
  • 2000 to 2009
    141
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 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 06471 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    112
  • 1 vehicle available
    743
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,220
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    902

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 06471 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 06471 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 06471.

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
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    401
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    168
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    747
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    974
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    331
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    354
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    134
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    42
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    147
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    170
  • 90 or more minutes
    95

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 06471 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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