NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 06824

CT · Population: 36,969

B+
78/100
99
A+
Safety
94
A+
Affordability
70
B+
Quality of Life
47
C
Jobs
Zip 06824, CT — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 06824

Zip code 06824 is located in Connecticut and is home to approximately 36,969 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 78/100), 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 $182,768 and home values around $786,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 75.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The unemployment rate of 7.1% 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
$182,768
Home Value
$786,000
Rent
$2,167/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
75.5%
Unemployment
7.1%
Owner-Occupied
84%
Rent Burden
14.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety99A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability94A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life70B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy47CLower unemployment = higher
Overall78B+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).