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Zip Code 06051

CT · Population: 31,711

C
44/100
73
B+
Safety
29
F
Affordability
45
C
Quality of Life
29
F
Jobs
Zip 06051, CT — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 06051

Zip code 06051 is located in Connecticut and is home to approximately 31,711 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 44/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $185,000 and median rent of $1,078/month against a median income of $44,017. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 11.3% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$44,017
Home Value
$185,000
Rent
$1,078/mo
Median Age
32
College Educated
11.6%
Unemployment
11.3%
Owner-Occupied
30.3%
Rent Burden
29.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety73B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability29FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life45CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy29FLower unemployment = higher
Overall44CWeighted 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).