Zip Code 06231

CT · Population: 3,739

A
85/100
93
A+
Safety
98
A+
Affordability
79
B+
Quality of Life
69
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 06231

Zip code 06231 is located in Connecticut and is home to approximately 3,739 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 85/100), 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 $149,028 and home values around $358,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 56.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.6%.

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
$149,028
Home Value
$358,000
Rent
$1,140/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
56.4%
Unemployment
2.6%
Owner-Occupied
93.7%
Rent Burden
9.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety93A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability98A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life79B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy69BLower unemployment = higher
Overall85AWeighted 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).