| ZIP Code | 06042 |
|---|---|
| City | Manchester |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Capitol Region County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 145 ft |
| Latitude | 41.802645 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.521039 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09110 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.4 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 9.9% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 54.0% ▲ 39% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 29% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 146 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,760 (22.1%) |
| Some College | 1,949 (11.5%) |
| Associates | 1,958 (11.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,471 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,706 (45.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,132 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $219,200 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,724/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,915 |
| Vacant Units | 556 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,915 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 556 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
ZIP code 06042 is located in Manchester, Connecticut, within Capitol Region County. With a population of 23,302, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.4 years. Economically, 06042 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,132 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06042 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $219,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,724 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.3%) and renters (43.7%). Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 06042 is majority White (55.98%). Residents are well-educated — 54.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.9%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06042 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 06042 in Manchester, CT is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 23,302 residents, a median household income of $89,132, and a median home value of $219,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.