NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 06078

CT · Population: 10,633

A
84/100
98
A+
Safety
94
A+
Affordability
84
A
Quality of Life
60
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 06078

Zip code 06078 is located in Connecticut and is home to approximately 10,633 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 84/100), 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 $120,208 and home values around $413,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 49.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.4%, 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
$120,208
Home Value
$413,300
Rent
$1,356/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
49.3%
Unemployment
5.4%
Owner-Occupied
85%
Rent Burden
13.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety98A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability94A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life84AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy60BLower unemployment = higher
Overall84AWeighted 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).