NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 06705

CT · Population: 25,744

C+
54/100
77
B+
Safety
42
C
Affordability
57
C+
Quality of Life
38
D
Jobs
Zip 06705, CT — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 06705

Zip code 06705 is located in Connecticut and is home to approximately 25,744 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 54/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

The median household income here is $54,129, with home values near $153,200 and rents around $1,166/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 19.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.8% 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
$54,129
Home Value
$153,200
Rent
$1,166/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
19.8%
Unemployment
8.8%
Owner-Occupied
42.7%
Rent Burden
25.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability42CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life57C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy38DLower unemployment = higher
Overall54C+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).