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ZIP Code 06498

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Population: 6,832

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 — 06498

What is the median household income in 06498?
The median household income in 06498 is $76,172 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 06498?
The poverty rate in 06498 is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 06498?
$423,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 06498?
The median gross rent in 06498 is $1,349 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 06498 residents have a college degree?
45.4% of adults in 06498 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
6,832
Median Income
$76,172
Median Home Value
$423,500
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.6%
Median Age
56.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: $-3,379 (-4.2%) Home Value: +$56,200 (+15.3%) Poverty Rate: -2.6 pp (-53.1%) Bachelor's+: -3.8 pp (-7.7%) Unemployment: -4.3 pp (-72.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 6,832
Median Age 56.0
Female 55.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 13.7% White (non-Hisp.) 76.5% Black 1.1% Asian 1.7% Two or More 15.0% Other 4.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.9%
Indian
0.8%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
3.0%
Cuban
0.8%
Mexican
0.6%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $76,172 ±$20,703
Per Capita Income $109,065
Median Family Income $140,121
Poverty Rate 2.3%
Child Poverty Rate 4.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 7.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 36.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.1%
$10–15k
0.7%
$15–25k
7.6%
$25–35k
9.9%
$35–50k
7.3%
$50–75k
19.9%
$75–100k
5.7%
$100–150k
17.8%
$150–200k
13.0%
$200k+
14.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 4,180
Owner-Occupied 77.0%
Renter-Occupied 23.0%
Vacancy Rate 16.0%
Median Home Value $423,500
Median Gross Rent $1,349
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 22.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 55.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.4%
$50–100k
1.3%
$100–200k
1.0%
$200–300k
10.3%
$300–500k
46.3%
$500k–$1M
22.4%
$1M+
12.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.0%
$500–1k
2.5%
$1–1.5k
63.8%
$1.5–2k
21.1%
$2–2.5k
5.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.4%
1 vehicle
33.9%
2 vehicles
42.1%
3+
18.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
80.0%
Single-fam. att.
2.3%
2–4 units
3.2%
5–19 units
2.0%
20+ units
0.2%
Mobile home
4.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
19.5%
1940–1969
5.9%
1970–1999
17.5%
2000–2009
13.5%
2010+
5.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 92.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 45.4%
Graduate Degree 19.7%
Some College / Associate 16.7%
Less Than High School 2.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 62.0%
Unemployment Rate 1.6%
Work from Home 16.3%
Self-Employed 6.5%
Government Workers 8.7%
Private For-Profit 84.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.0%
Prof. Services
17.2%
Retail
13.5%
Arts/Entmt.
12.3%
Manufacturing
12.2%
Construction
7.0%
Finance
5.5%
Information
2.6%
Transportation
2.2%
Public Admin
1.6%
Wholesale
0.8%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Management
44.7%
Food Prep
20.4%
Sales
19.4%
Production
7.9%
Construction
7.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.1 min
Drove Alone 65.6%
Carpool 9.0%
Public Transit 3.8%
Work from Home 16.3%
Walked 3.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,510
Avg. Household Size 1.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 37.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 9.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
0.6%
5–9
2.9%
10–14
4.3%
15–19
3.5%
20–24
4.4%
25–34
10.1%
35–44
11.4%
45–54
9.5%
55–64
9.6%
65–74
7.7%
75–84
19.4%
85+
12.2%
Under 18: 10.7% Working age (18–64): 89.3% 65 and over: 35.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 13.5%
Naturalized Citizen 39.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 9.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
74.7%
Europe
15.0%
Asia
8.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.6%
With a Disability 14.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.9%
Uninsured 9.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.8%
Has a Computer 97.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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