NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 06812

CT · Population: 13,596

B+
76/100
98
A+
Safety
88
A
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
47
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 06812

Zip code 06812 is located in Connecticut and is home to approximately 13,596 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), 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 $140,844 and home values around $416,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 46% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 7% 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
$140,844
Home Value
$416,900
Rent
$1,946/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
46%
Unemployment
7%
Owner-Occupied
91.9%
Rent Burden
16.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety98A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability88ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy47CLower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+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).