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ZIP Code 06840

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 20,704

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 — 06840

What is the median household income in 06840?
The median household income in 06840 is $250,001 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 06840?
The poverty rate in 06840 is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 06840?
$1,534,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 06840?
The median gross rent in 06840 is $3,501 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 06840 residents have a college degree?
82.8% of adults in 06840 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
20,704
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$1,534,100
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.8%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$59,774 (+31.4%) Home Value: +$178,300 (+13.2%) Poverty Rate: +0.2 pp (+9.5%) Bachelor's+: +3.3 pp (+4.2%) Unemployment: -0.2 pp (-4%)

Demographics

Total Population 20,704
Median Age 42.0
Female 52.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.7% White (non-Hisp.) 83.0% Black 1.7% Asian 5.9% Two or More 6.6% Other 1.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
2.7%
Chinese
2.2%
Korean
0.6%
Filipino
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.5%
Cuban
0.4%
Puerto Rican
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $250,001
Per Capita Income $407,146
Median Family Income $250,001
Poverty Rate 2.3%
Child Poverty Rate 2.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 2.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.5%
$10–15k
0.9%
$15–25k
1.0%
$25–35k
2.1%
$35–50k
3.7%
$50–75k
6.3%
$75–100k
4.7%
$100–150k
11.3%
$150–200k
9.4%
$200k+
59.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 7,668
Owner-Occupied 83.6%
Renter-Occupied 16.4%
Vacancy Rate 8.4%
Median Home Value $1,534,100
Median Gross Rent $3,501
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 24.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 35.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.9%
$100–200k
0.2%
$200–300k
1.3%
$300–500k
3.8%
$500k–$1M
18.4%
$1M+
74.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.8%
$500–1k
1.5%
$1–1.5k
10.9%
$1.5–2k
2.5%
$2–2.5k
0.9%
$2.5–3.5k
10.4%
$3.5k+
72.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.9%
1 vehicle
21.4%
2 vehicles
48.5%
3+
26.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.9%
Single-fam. att.
10.3%
2–4 units
4.7%
5–19 units
2.3%
20+ units
3.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
18.7%
1940–1969
4.5%
1970–1999
11.1%
2000–2009
11.4%
2010+
6.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 98.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 82.8%
Graduate Degree 39.1%
Some College / Associate 6.7%
Less Than High School 0.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.8%
Work from Home 31.1%
Self-Employed 7.0%
Government Workers 5.1%
Private For-Profit 87.9%
Industry
Finance
30.9%
Prof. Services
23.9%
Edu/Health
14.1%
Retail
7.9%
Manufacturing
5.8%
Arts/Entmt.
4.2%
Construction
2.7%
Information
2.5%
Wholesale
2.3%
Transportation
1.4%
Public Admin
1.3%
Occupation
Management
68.0%
Sales
21.6%
Food Prep
7.2%
Production
2.1%
Construction
1.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 39.9 min
Drove Alone 46.3%
Carpool 2.7%
Public Transit 15.7%
Work from Home 31.1%
Walked 3.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 7,021
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 71.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 38.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.5%
5–9
8.0%
10–14
8.7%
15–19
9.0%
20–24
4.4%
25–34
5.5%
35–44
12.2%
45–54
14.4%
55–64
9.0%
65–74
7.2%
75–84
7.7%
85+
5.3%
Under 18: 27.5% Working age (18–64): 72.5% 65 and over: 16.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 14.2%
Naturalized Citizen 61.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
38.4%
Europe
35.6%
Latin America
14.5%
Africa
5.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.4%
With a Disability 7.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 98.7%
Uninsured 1.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 97.8%
Has a Computer 98.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.4%
Moved from Abroad 2.4%

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