| ZIP Code | 06026 |
|---|---|
| City | East Granby |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Capitol Region County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 208 ft |
| Latitude | 41.929719 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.745378 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09110 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.0 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 1.6% ▼ 84% below avg |
| College Grads | 57.8% ▲ 49% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.0% ▼ 59% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 21 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 560 (16.9%) |
| Some College | 419 (12.6%) |
| Associates | 399 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 326 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,588 (47.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $122,764 ▲ 61% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $354,400 ▲ 27% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,181/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,115 |
| Vacant Units | 196 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,115 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 196 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
ZIP code 06026 is located in East Granby, Connecticut, within Capitol Region County. With a population of 5,176, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42 years. Economically, 06026 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $122,764 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06026 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $354,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,181 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 06026 is primarily White (76.93%). Residents are well-educated — 57.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.6%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06026 stands at 2.0%, which is well below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 06026 in East Granby, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,176 residents, a median household income of $122,764, and a median home value of $354,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.