NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 06040

CT · Population: 36,847

B+
75/100
94
A+
Safety
73
B+
Affordability
68
B
Quality of Life
64
B
Jobs
Zip 06040, CT — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 06040

Zip code 06040 is located in Connecticut and is home to approximately 36,847 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 75/100), 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 $80,426 and home values around $229,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 34.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.9%, which is near the national average.

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
$80,426
Home Value
$229,600
Rent
$1,291/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
34.8%
Unemployment
4.9%
Owner-Occupied
52.8%
Rent Burden
19.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety94A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability73B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life68BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy64BLower unemployment = higher
Overall75B+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).