NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 06254

CT · Population: 1,892

A
82/100
96
A+
Safety
92
A+
Affordability
84
A
Quality of Life
54
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 06254

Zip code 06254 is located in Connecticut and is home to approximately 1,892 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 82/100), 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 $95,543 and home values around $271,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 28.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.1% 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
$95,543
Home Value
$271,700
Rent
$1,042/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
28.4%
Unemployment
6.1%
Owner-Occupied
85.4%
Rent Burden
13.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety96A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability92A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life84AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy54C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall82AWeighted 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).