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ZIP Code 06851

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 28,591

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 — 06851

What is the median household income in 06851?
The median household income in 06851 is $106,978 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 06851?
The poverty rate in 06851 is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 06851?
$565,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 06851?
The median gross rent in 06851 is $2,009 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 06851 residents have a college degree?
44.0% of adults in 06851 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
28,591
Median Income
$106,978
Median Home Value
$565,100
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.7%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$10,209 (+10.5%) Home Value: +$121,900 (+27.5%) Poverty Rate: +1.6 pp (+41%) Bachelor's+: -1.2 pp (-2.7%) Unemployment: +0.2 pp (+4.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 28,591
Median Age 42.0
Female 52.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 25.4% White (non-Hisp.) 51.5% Black 16.3% Asian 4.2% Two or More 12.3% Other 11.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
2.0%
Filipino
1.1%
Chinese
0.7%
Korean
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.4%
Puerto Rican
2.6%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $106,978 ±$6,344
Per Capita Income $153,287
Median Family Income $133,659
Poverty Rate 5.5%
Child Poverty Rate 8.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 10.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 21.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.8%
$10–15k
3.2%
$15–25k
4.1%
$25–35k
5.8%
$35–50k
8.6%
$50–75k
10.6%
$75–100k
12.8%
$100–150k
15.9%
$150–200k
13.3%
$200k+
24.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 12,142
Owner-Occupied 60.1%
Renter-Occupied 39.9%
Vacancy Rate 5.6%
Median Home Value $565,100
Median Gross Rent $2,009
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 24.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 44.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.0%
$50–100k
0.3%
$100–200k
0.3%
$200–300k
6.8%
$300–500k
27.5%
$500k–$1M
57.9%
$1M+
3.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.3%
$500–1k
2.2%
$1–1.5k
22.6%
$1.5–2k
16.5%
$2–2.5k
20.5%
$2.5–3.5k
7.9%
$3.5k+
21.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.9%
1 vehicle
35.5%
2 vehicles
33.8%
3+
25.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
51.9%
Single-fam. att.
7.0%
2–4 units
9.1%
5–19 units
5.8%
20+ units
14.2%
Mobile home
0.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
15.6%
1940–1969
4.3%
1970–1999
17.1%
2000–2009
6.4%
2010+
4.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 90.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 44.0%
Graduate Degree 19.0%
Some College / Associate 16.4%
Less Than High School 4.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 68.9%
Unemployment Rate 4.7%
Work from Home 14.8%
Self-Employed 5.7%
Government Workers 14.1%
Private For-Profit 80.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.2%
Prof. Services
16.5%
Retail
11.4%
Finance
9.3%
Construction
8.2%
Arts/Entmt.
7.0%
Manufacturing
6.6%
Public Admin
5.4%
Wholesale
3.6%
Information
3.1%
Transportation
2.5%
Occupation
Management
49.6%
Sales
22.4%
Food Prep
13.0%
Construction
7.5%
Production
7.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.4 min
Drove Alone 72.1%
Carpool 6.1%
Public Transit 5.0%
Work from Home 14.8%
Walked 0.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 11,457
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 48.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.6%
5–9
5.1%
10–14
5.0%
15–19
4.8%
20–24
4.8%
25–34
14.6%
35–44
14.9%
45–54
13.6%
55–64
8.0%
65–74
6.8%
75–84
11.0%
85+
5.6%
Under 18: 16.9% Working age (18–64): 83.1% 65 and over: 18.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 27.3%
Naturalized Citizen 51.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 14.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
67.1%
Europe
16.2%
Asia
12.6%
Africa
2.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 2.6%
With a Disability 10.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.1%
Uninsured 9.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 91.6%
Has a Computer 96.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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