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ZIP Code 06256

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 1,796

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 06256

What is the median household income in 06256?
The median household income in 06256 is $72,386 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 06256?
The poverty rate in 06256 is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 06256?
$181,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 06256 residents have a college degree?
15.5% of adults in 06256 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,796
Median Income
$72,386
Median Home Value
$181,500
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.4%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$19,408 (+36.6%) Home Value: +$16,500 (+10%) Poverty Rate: -1.1 pp (-30.6%) Bachelor's+: -4.4 pp (-22.1%) Unemployment: -4.1 pp (-54.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,796
Median Age 47.0
Female 50.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 14.8% White (non-Hisp.) 81.7% Black 1.3% Two or More 4.3% Other 4.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
9.2%
Puerto Rican
4.8%
Cuban
0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $72,386 ±$21,265
Per Capita Income $83,109
Median Family Income $100,474
Poverty Rate 2.5%
Child Poverty Rate 0.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 13.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 33.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.4%
$15–25k
3.5%
$25–35k
4.0%
$35–50k
11.0%
$50–75k
33.2%
$75–100k
16.9%
$100–150k
20.8%
$150–200k
4.6%
$200k+
4.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 888
Owner-Occupied 88.2%
Renter-Occupied 11.8%
Vacancy Rate 9.1%
Median Home Value $181,500
Median Gross Rent
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 6.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 0.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.0%
$50–100k
31.0%
$100–200k
10.0%
$200–300k
38.5%
$300–500k
6.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
67.4%
$1.5–2k
15.8%
$2–2.5k
16.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.5%
1 vehicle
37.3%
2 vehicles
45.6%
3+
15.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
45.9%
Single-fam. att.
3.0%
5–19 units
3.5%
Mobile home
40.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
18.8%
1940–1969
2.8%
1970–1999
4.6%
2000–2009
26.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 93.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 15.5%
Graduate Degree 5.8%
Some College / Associate 29.7%
Less Than High School 1.2%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 62.2%
Unemployment Rate 3.4%
Work from Home 4.7%
Self-Employed 0.0%
Government Workers 20.1%
Private For-Profit 79.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
35.2%
Retail
17.0%
Manufacturing
15.8%
Wholesale
10.3%
Transportation
4.6%
Public Admin
4.0%
Construction
3.1%
Arts/Entmt.
2.8%
Prof. Services
2.3%
Finance
2.1%
Occupation
Management
26.0%
Food Prep
24.9%
Sales
22.5%
Construction
17.4%
Production
9.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 30.2 min
Drove Alone 82.2%
Carpool 12.6%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 4.7%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 807
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 47.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 17.8%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.2%
5–9
1.5%
10–14
6.7%
15–19
6.6%
20–24
1.6%
25–34
10.9%
35–44
13.9%
45–54
14.4%
55–64
2.9%
65–74
15.7%
75–84
10.3%
85+
8.1%
Under 18: 18.9% Working age (18–64): 81.1% 65 and over: 21.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.9%
Naturalized Citizen 75.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 4.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
54.3%
Africa
32.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 12.4%
With a Disability 15.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.7%
Uninsured 2.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 98.1%
Has a Computer 100.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 94.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023