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Zip Code 06112

CT · Population: 21,977

C
41/100
72
B+
Safety
21
F
Affordability
38
D
Quality of Life
34
D
Jobs
Zip 06112, CT — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 06112

Zip code 06112 is located in Connecticut and is home to approximately 21,977 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 41/100), 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 $189,300 and median rent of $1,213/month against a median income of $40,465. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 9.6% 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
$40,465
Home Value
$189,300
Rent
$1,213/mo
Median Age
30
College Educated
10.7%
Unemployment
9.6%
Owner-Occupied
38.2%
Rent Burden
36% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety72B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability21FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life38DEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy34DLower unemployment = higher
Overall41CWeighted 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).