City

Broad Brook, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Capitol Region County  ·  Connecticut

👥6,833Population
💰$119,338Median HH Income▲ 56% above avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$301,400Median Home Value▲ 8% above avg
🎓54.6%College Grads▲ 41% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.8%Hispanic: 8.5%Black: 6.6%Asian: 6.7%Other: 6.6%Race
White70.8%
Hispanic8.5%
Black6.6%
Asian6.7%
Other6.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads54.6% ▲ 41% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma162 (3.4%)
HS Graduate1,145 (23.8%)
Some College545 (11.3%)
Associates334 (6.9%)
Bachelors318 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree2,313 (48%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 23.8%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 6.9%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 48%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad23.8%
Some College11.3%
Associates6.9%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate48.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.1%Renter: 27.9%Tenure
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
48%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$119,338 ▲ 56% above avg
Median Home Value$301,400 ▲ 8% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,630/mo
Total Housing Units3,078
Vacant Units157

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Broad Brook, CT

Broad Brook is a city in Connecticut, located in Capitol Region County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,833 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Broad Brook is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $119,338 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Broad Brook is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $301,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,630 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Broad Brook is well-educated. 54.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (70.77%).

Broad Brook, CT offers residents above-average earning potential within Connecticut.

ZIP Codes in Broad Brook
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06016 6,833 $119,338 $301,400 $1,630 3.0% 54.6% 72.1%