Zip Code 06037

CT · Population: 18,573

B+
79/100
93
A+
Safety
80
A
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
71
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 06037

Zip code 06037 is located in Connecticut and is home to approximately 18,573 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 79/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $110,546 and home values around $341,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 45.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.4%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$110,546
Home Value
$341,100
Rent
$1,388/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
45.8%
Unemployment
2.4%
Owner-Occupied
81.7%
Rent Burden
15.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety93A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability80ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy71B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall79B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).