NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 06120

CT · Population: 13,479

D
36/100
70
B+
Safety
13
F
Affordability
43
C
Quality of Life
20
F
Jobs
Zip 06120, CT — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 06120

Zip code 06120 is located in Connecticut and is home to approximately 13,479 residents. It receives an overall grade of D (score: 36/100), 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 $156,600 and median rent of $1,096/month against a median income of $31,580. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 9.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 15.9% 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
$31,580
Home Value
$156,600
Rent
$1,096/mo
Median Age
31
College Educated
9.8%
Unemployment
15.9%
Owner-Occupied
16.6%
Rent Burden
41.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety70B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability13FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life43CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy20FLower unemployment = higher
Overall36DWeighted 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).