| ZIP Code | 06029 |
|---|---|
| City | Ellington |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Capitol Region County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 601 ft |
| Latitude | 41.914149 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.445568 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09110 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.3 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.62 |
| Below Poverty | 5.0% ▼ 50% below avg |
| College Grads | 61.4% ▲ 59% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 48% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 41 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,345 (21.1%) |
| Some College | 896 (8.1%) |
| Associates | 1,000 (9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,363 (12.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,455 (49.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $125,216 ▲ 64% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $352,300 ▲ 26% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,681/mo ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,726 |
| Vacant Units | 424 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,726 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 424 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
ZIP code 06029 is located in Ellington, Connecticut, within Capitol Region County. With a population of 16,571, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.3 years. Economically, 06029 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $125,216 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06029 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $352,300 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,681 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 06029 is primarily White (82.43%). Residents are highly educated — 61.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.0%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06029 stands at 2.6%, which is below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 06029 in Ellington, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,571 residents, a median household income of $125,216, and a median home value of $352,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.