| ZIP Code | 06489 |
|---|---|
| City | Southington |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Capitol Region County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 191 ft |
| Latitude | 41.614168 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.869915 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09110 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 2.9% ▼ 71% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.4% ▲ 46% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 20% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 154 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,496 (24.6%) |
| Some College | 1,511 (6.7%) |
| Associates | 2,601 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,617 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,007 (44.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $124,543 ▲ 63% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $360,600 ▲ 29% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,440/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,496 |
| Vacant Units | 705 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,496 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 705 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
ZIP code 06489 is located in Southington, Connecticut, within Capitol Region County. With a population of 32,444, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.3 years. Economically, 06489 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $124,543 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06489 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $360,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,440 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 06489 is primarily White (87.01%). Residents are well-educated — 56.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.9%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06489 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 06489 in Southington, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 32,444 residents, a median household income of $124,543, and a median home value of $360,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.