NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 06226

CT · Population: 19,103

C+
52/100
74
B+
Safety
32
D
Affordability
56
C+
Quality of Life
44
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 06226

Zip code 06226 is located in Connecticut and is home to approximately 19,103 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 52/100), 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 $171,900 and median rent of $1,085/month against a median income of $45,752. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 25% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.6% 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
$45,752
Home Value
$171,900
Rent
$1,085/mo
Median Age
30
College Educated
25%
Unemployment
7.6%
Owner-Occupied
39.3%
Rent Burden
28.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety74B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability32DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life56C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy44CLower unemployment = higher
Overall52C+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).