NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 06830

CT · Population: 24,881

B
68/100
98
A+
Safety
80
A
Affordability
55
C+
Quality of Life
40
C
Jobs
Zip 06830, CT — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 06830

Zip code 06830 is located in Connecticut and is home to approximately 24,881 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 68/100), 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 $140,024 and home values around $1,719,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 65.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The unemployment rate of 8.4% 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
$140,024
Home Value
$1,719,600
Rent
$2,256/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
65.5%
Unemployment
8.4%
Owner-Occupied
54.4%
Rent Burden
19.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety98A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability80ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life55C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy40CLower unemployment = higher
Overall68BWeighted 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).