NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 06480

CT · Population: 9,409

A
86/100
97
A+
Safety
96
A+
Affordability
84
A
Quality of Life
65
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 06480

Zip code 06480 is located in Connecticut and is home to approximately 9,409 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 86/100), 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 $116,098 and home values around $289,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 48.9% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average.

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
$116,098
Home Value
$289,300
Rent
$1,180/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
48.9%
Unemployment
4.8%
Owner-Occupied
82.4%
Rent Burden
12.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety97A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability96A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life84AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy65BLower unemployment = higher
Overall86AWeighted 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).