06812 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 06812, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

06812 is a zip code in Fairfield County, Connecticut, which covers New Fairfield, with a total population of 13,640 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.

Table of Contents

Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 06812 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 06812.

The estimated population of people living in 06812 is 13,640, with a median age of 41.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 06812 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,640
 -2.04% -3.20%
2020
13,924
 -0.22% -
2019
13,955
 -0.26% -
2018
13,992
 -0.7% -
2017
14,091
 - -

Population of 06812 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 06812 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
85.1%
89.1%
 -4.49%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.7%
 -42.86%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
7.5%
7.4%
 +1.35%
Asian
1.6%
1.3%
 +23.08%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.4%
1.5%
 +193.33%
Other
0.9%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 06812 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 06812 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 06812 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 06812 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.9 -0.48% 40.9 +0.49% 42.6 -1.62%
2020 42.1 -9.27% 40.7 -9.76% 43.3 -9.03%
2019 46.4 -0.64% 45.1 -2.38% 47.6 +1.06%
2018 46.7 +3.55% 46.2 +2.44% 47.1 +4.43%
2017 45.1 - 45.1 - 45.1 -

The median age of the 06812 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 06812 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 9 722 +13.89% 692 +44.79% 802 927
10 to 19 1,173 -9.7% 1,003 -3.09% 1,032 959
20 to 29 680 +23.98% 790 +3.95% 852 813
30 to 39 614 -7.03% 603 -3.65% 553 557
40 to 49 992 -20.73% 923 -3.16% 793 882
50 to 59 1,275 -24.46% 1,372 -32.92% 988 969
60 to 69 769 +13.44% 853 +11.27% 867 927
70+ 895 -4.04% 735 +17.48% 849 870

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 06812 zip code is $129,718.00.

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 06812.

  • Under 25
    $20,781.00
  • 25 to 44
    $137,232.00
  • 45 to 64
    $146,759.00
  • 65 and over
    $63,785.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 06812 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 06812, 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 06812 is currently $148,282.00.

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.

20.76% of households in 06812 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 06812 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.31%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.10%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.08%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.64%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.41%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    16.70%
  • $200,000 or more
    20.76%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 06812 is $49,923.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 06812 by the total population of 06812.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 06812 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 06812 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
    19.65%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35.75%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.01%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32.27%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.33%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 06812 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 06812 zip over the age of 16 is 10,743.

Of those people, a total of 63.20% 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 06812 is 58.40%.

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 06812 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 823 44.20% 36.00%
20 to 24 years 1,182 65.60% 22.60%
25 to 29 years 483 87.20% 6.90%
30 to 34 years 561 75.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,262 87.30% 0.80%
45 to 54 years 1,928 85.70% 2.50%
55 to 59 years 991 89.60% 8.40%
60 to 64 years 1,183 63.30% 2.50%
65 to 74 years 1,411 25.20% 9.60%
75 years and over 919 6.90% 9.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 06812. 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 9,949 63.00% 8.00%
Black or African American 61 95.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 215 59.50% 15.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 4 100.00% 0.00%
Other 205 85.40% 0.60%
Two or more races 300 50.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 689 72.00% 3.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,509 62.80% 8.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 06812 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 06812 is 6,272, with median earnings of $60,059.00.

Women in 06812 are earning approximately 69.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,272 $60,059.00
Male 3,379 $72,234.00
Female 2,893 $50,130.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 06812 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 811 $111,875.00
Business and Financial 391 $102,454.00
Computer and Mathematical 193 $92,917.00
Architecture and Engineering 145 $132,875.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 38 $19,659.00
Community and Social Service 71 $44,375.00
Legal 98 $66,458.00
Educational and Library 714 $54,318.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 78 $72,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 409 $80,290.00
Healthcare Support 122 $22,321.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 25 $6,953.00
Law Enforcement 19 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 279 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 123 $7,350.00
Personal Care and Service 242 $17,365.00
Sales 720 $57,105.00
Office and Administrative Support 461 $47,957.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 576 $67,778.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 192 $58,750.00
Production 100 $51,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 288 $42,300.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 06812 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 06812.

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 535 $124,013.00 276 $88,088.00
Business and Financial 200 $168,000.00 191 $82,426.00
Computer and Mathematical 169 $94,306.00 24 $70,938.00
Architecture and Engineering 118 $129,250.00 27 $204,107.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 38 $19,659.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 42 $44,044.00 29 $48,523.00
Legal 17 $0.00 81 $52,159.00
Educational and Library 78 $110,606.00 636 $49,615.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 41 $71,625.00 37 $72,813.00
Healthcare Practitioners 114 $40,962.00 295 $81,362.00
Healthcare Support 27 $35,625.00 95 $21,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 19 $0.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 129 $20,096.00 150 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 93 $21,607.00 30 $6,500.00
Personal Care and Service 36 $0.00 206 $17,196.00
Sales 409 $66,375.00 311 $30,950.00
Office and Administrative Support 96 $87,115.00 365 $45,924.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 570 $67,188.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 192 $58,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 85 $55,536.00 15 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 265 $49,659.00 23 $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 4,503 households in 06812, with an average household size of 3.02 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 3,642 families living in the 06812 zip code with an average family size of 3.35 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 06812:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,178 179 285 861
Average Household Size 3.46 3.74 3.34 1.17
Total Families 3,178 179 285 0
Average Household Size 3.38 2.81 3.26 0

Poverty

Of the 3,642 families living in 06812, 2.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 06812:

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 5,361 housing units in 06812.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,503 84.00%
Vacant 858 16.00%

4.92% of the total 5,361 housing units in 06812 are rental units. This is approximately 264 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,213 are occupied by the owner - or 78.59% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 06812 is $2,025.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 06812 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
    26
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    13
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    36
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    78
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    99
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    30
  • $3,000 or more
    8

Property Value

The median value of a property in 06812 is $367,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 06812 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    70
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    66
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    245
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    718
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,268
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    787
  • $1,000,000 or more
    37

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 06812. The chart below shows the number of properties in 06812 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    724
  • 1940 to 1949
    383
  • 1950 to 1959
    769
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,084
  • 1970 to 1979
    924
  • 1980 to 1989
    699
  • 1990 to 1999
    361
  • 2000 to 2009
    260
  • 2010 to 2013
    157
  • 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 06812 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    34
  • 1 vehicle available
    854
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,197
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,418

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 06812 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 06812 that commute to work in a particular way.

38 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 06812.

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
    237
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    421
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    168
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    576
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    825
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    289
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    544
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    210
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    124
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    536
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,011
  • 90 or more minutes
    422

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 06812 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

If you use any of the data found on this page, please consider linking back to USPopulation.org as the source and if you have any feedback or data requests, click here to contact us.

States in 06812

If you want to see how the population and demographics of 06812 compare to other zip codes in Connecticut, check out the list of all Connecticut zip codes below: