06612 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 06612, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

06612 is a zip code in Fairfield County, Connecticut, which covers Easton, with a total population of 7,602 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 06612 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 06612.

The estimated population of people living in 06612 is 7,602, with a median age of 47.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 06612 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,602
+2.08%
-0.07%
2020
7,447
 -1.09% -
2019
7,529
 -0.38% -
2018
7,558
 -0.64% -
2017
7,607
 - -

Population of 06612 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 06612 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
86.7%
92.1%
 -5.86%
Black/African American
3.2%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.9%
4.9%
 -40.82%
Asian
1.2%
2.5%
 -52.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4%
0.5%
 +700.00%
Other
2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 06612 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 06612 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 06612 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 06612 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.9 -8.59% 47.9 -8.24% 47.8 -9.13%
2020 52.4 +4.38% 52.2 +8.75% 52.6 +3.54%
2019 50.2 +2.87% 48 +0.21% 50.8 +3.04%
2018 48.8 -0.41% 47.9 -0.62% 49.3 -0.4%
2017 49 - 48.2 - 49.5 -

The median age of the 06612 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 06612 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 9 366 13.35% 370 3.24% 350 342
10 to 19 627 +1.28% 594 -7.25% 628 544
20 to 29 308 +22.75% 104 +146.32% 329 331
30 to 39 217 +26.82% 282 +13.74% 269 300
40 to 49 444 -1.27% 588 -13.68% 414 501
50 to 59 956 -16.05% 818 -14.54% 790 699
60 to 69 492 +21.05% 543 -3.33% 573 516
70+ 423 +15.47% 475 +14.73% 480 536

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 06612 zip code is $165,469.00.

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 06612.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $169,960.00
  • 45 to 64
    $169,640.00
  • 65 and over
    $126,875.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 06612 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 06612, 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 06612 is currently $204,602.00.

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.

38.76% of households in 06612 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 06612 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    4.30%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    7.72%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    5.22%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.26%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.29%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    16.44%
  • $200,000 or more
    38.76%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 06612 is $75,522.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 06612 by the total population of 06612.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 06612 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 06612 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
    33.90%
  • Bachelor's degree
    45.76%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.07%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    16.76%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.52%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 06612 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 06612 zip over the age of 16 is 6,048.

Of those people, a total of 66.20% 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 06612 is 62.90%.

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 06612 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 310 16.80% 40.40%
20 to 24 years 398 66.60% 7.20%
25 to 29 years 262 96.90% 11.80%
30 to 34 years 221 83.70% 7.60%
35 to 44 years 714 78.60% 6.80%
45 to 54 years 1,259 84.70% 1.50%
55 to 59 years 779 87.00% 2.20%
60 to 64 years 686 85.10% 6.00%
65 to 74 years 726 39.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 693 9.50% 18.20%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 06612. 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 5,398 63.10% 5.50%
Black or African American 244 99.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 77 83.10% 15.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 77 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 252 83.70% 0.50%
Hispanic or Latino 148 75.70% 12.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,323 63.30% 5.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 06612 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 06612 is 3,802, with median earnings of $83,190.00.

Women in 06612 are earning approximately 58.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,802 $83,190.00
Male 2,041 $105,078.00
Female 1,761 $61,354.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 06612 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 837 $142,375.00
Business and Financial 352 $85,556.00
Computer and Mathematical 125 $86,987.00
Architecture and Engineering 84 $137,143.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 30 $89,643.00
Community and Social Service 34 $35,833.00
Legal 164 $250,001.00
Educational and Library 353 $57,788.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 110 $100,515.00
Healthcare Practitioners 469 $110,580.00
Healthcare Support 24 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 22 $148,125.00
Food Preparation and Serving 99 $4,880.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 49 $48,798.00
Personal Care and Service 51 $11,307.00
Sales 466 $25,179.00
Office and Administrative Support 191 $34,625.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 104 $46,510.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 113 $73,661.00
Production 87 $57,159.00
Transportation and Material Moving 4 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 06612 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 06612.

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 473 $196,103.00 364 $107,177.00
Business and Financial 184 $175,227.00 168 $59,318.00
Computer and Mathematical 91 $87,031.00 34 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 70 $175,833.00 14 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $0.00 22 $88,214.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00 21 $0.00
Legal 131 $250,001.00 33 $216,328.00
Educational and Library 76 $78,594.00 277 $34,844.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 52 $79,583.00 58 $100,662.00
Healthcare Practitioners 163 $250,001.00 306 $73,873.00
Healthcare Support 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 22 $148,125.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 77 $4,351.00 22 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 49 $48,798.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 27 $0.00 24 $0.00
Sales 255 $50,493.00 211 $12,240.00
Office and Administrative Support 3 $0.00 188 $34,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 104 $46,510.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 113 $73,661.00 0 $0.00
Production 68 $60,313.00 19 $0.00
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 2,719 households in 06612, with an average household size of 2.79 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 2,233 families living in the 06612 zip code with an average family size of 3.12 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 06612:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,029 33 171 486
Average Household Size 3.1 6.67 2.94 1.22
Total Families 2,029 33 171 0
Average Household Size 3.09 6.42 2.94 0

Poverty

Of the 2,233 families living in 06612, 3.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 06612:

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 2,741 housing units in 06612.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,719 99.20%
Vacant 22 0.80%

14.99% of the total 2,741 housing units in 06612 are rental units. This is approximately 411 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,276 are occupied by the owner - or 83.04% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 06612 is $2,391.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 06612 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
    32
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    0
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    41
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    77
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    112
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    38
  • $3,000 or more
    143

Property Value

The median value of a property in 06612 is $642,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 06612 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    34
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    18
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    30
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    434
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,602
  • $1,000,000 or more
    147

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 06612. The chart below shows the number of properties in 06612 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    450
  • 1940 to 1949
    121
  • 1950 to 1959
    475
  • 1960 to 1969
    288
  • 1970 to 1979
    432
  • 1980 to 1989
    230
  • 1990 to 1999
    356
  • 2000 to 2009
    256
  • 2010 to 2013
    133
  • 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 06612 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    21
  • 1 vehicle available
    414
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,163
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,121

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 06612 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 06612 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 06612.

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
    83
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    169
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    288
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    475
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    613
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    306
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    315
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    111
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    129
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    165
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    300
  • 90 or more minutes
    192

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 06612 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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