NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 06850

CT · Population: 19,286

B+
70/100
97
A+
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
47
C
Jobs
Zip 06850, CT — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 06850

Zip code 06850 is located in Connecticut and is home to approximately 19,286 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), 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 $115,958 and home values around $521,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

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
$115,958
Home Value
$521,800
Rent
$2,155/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
50%
Unemployment
7%
Owner-Occupied
57.5%
Rent Burden
22.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety97A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy47CLower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).