| ZIP Code | 06018 |
|---|---|
| City | Canaan |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Northwest Hills County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 845 ft |
| Latitude | 42.036731 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.311594 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09160 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs ↓ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 21.4% ▲ 114% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.1% ▲ 14% above avg |
| Unemployment | 9.3% ▲ 91% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 374 (23.6%) |
| Some College | 158 (10%) |
| Associates | 344 (21.7%) |
| Bachelors | 281 (17.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 418 (26.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,328 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $256,800 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,270/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,240 |
| Vacant Units | 165 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,240 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 165 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 41.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 06018 is located in Canaan, Connecticut, within Northwest Hills County. With a population of 2,630, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.1 years. Economically, 06018 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,328 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06018 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $256,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,270 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.0%) and renters (41.0%). Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 06018 is primarily White (80.87%). Residents are well-educated — 44.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.4%. Household income has grown by 2% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06018 stands at 9.3%, which is significantly above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 06018 in Canaan, CT is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 2,630 residents, a median household income of $56,328, and a median home value of $256,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.