| ZIP Code | 06024 |
|---|---|
| City | East Canaan |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Northwest Hills County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 798 ft |
| Latitude | 42.008206 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.283732 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09160 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.7 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 6.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| College Grads | 40.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 166 (33.1%) |
| Some College | 54 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 70 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 61 (12.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 140 (27.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $79,189 ≈ Avg ↓ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $208,600 ▼ 25% below avg ↓ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 257 |
| Vacant Units | 35 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 257 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 35 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 06024 is located in East Canaan, Connecticut, within Northwest Hills County. With a population of 570, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.7 years. Economically, 06024 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $79,189 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06024 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $208,600 is below the national average. Median home values have decreased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 06024 is primarily White (81.05%). Residents are well-educated — 40.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.0%. Household income has declined by 17% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 06024 in East Canaan, CT is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 570 residents, a median household income of $79,189, and a median home value of $208,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.