The 06018 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Canaan, CT in Litchfield County in the United States. The current population estimate is 2,782. An estimated 90.5% in this Connecticut region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $36,489. Median househould income in this region is $55,000, while about 3% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 06018 is approximately 46.8 years, and 25.8% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 06018 is $55,000, while the region's mean household income is $80,648. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $36,489. The per capita income in ZIP Code 06018 of $36,489 is approximately 17.99% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $44,496. An estimated 3.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 66.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.3% of the population in 06018 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.4% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.4% of 06018 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 16.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.2% |
In ZIP Code 06018, 90.5% of the population graduated high school, while 26.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.0% in this Litchfield County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 38.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.9% |
| Associate's degree | 5.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 11.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 06018, 99.0% is one race, while 1.0% are two or more races. Approximately 9.3% of 06018 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 06018 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (94.2%), followed by Black or African American (5.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.2% |
In ZIP Code 06018, 88.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 9.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Litchfield County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 88.4% |
| Spanish | 9.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 06018, an estimated 47.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 15.9% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Litchfield County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 47.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 06018 are older than average. The median age of 46.8 years in ZIP Code 06018 is approximately 22.83% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.8% of the population in 06018 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.2% of 06018 residents are aged 5 to 9 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.9% |
| 85 years and over | 5.2% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 06018 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 35.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 06018 is high blood pressure, as approximately 32.6% of adults 18 and older in this Litchfield County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 30.8% |
| High blood pressure | 32.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.2% |
| Current asthma | 10.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.1% |
| High cholesterol | 35.6% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 06018 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 88.5% of those 18 and above in 06018 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 06018 include sleeping less than 7 hours (32.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (27.6% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.3% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 81.4% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 75.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 68.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.3% |
| Current smoking | 14.2% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 22.7% |
| Obesity | 27.6% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 32.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 06018 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.77 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 15.78% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.62% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 06018 | 12.67¢/kWh | 7.63¢/kWh | 5.2¢/kWh |
| Connecticut | 29.52¢/kWh | 20.85¢/kWh | 16.97¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 06018 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.68 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.35 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.2 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.43 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.29 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.48 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.84 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.68 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.47 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.26 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.44 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.13 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 06018, 65.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.2 minutes. Approximately 27.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 06018 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.1% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 06018 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.4% |
| Construction | 14.0% |
| Manufacturing | 15.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Retail trade | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.3% |
| Information | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.0% |
| Public administration | 0.7% |