The 06031 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Falls Village, CT in Litchfield County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,344. An estimated 98.8% in this Connecticut region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $61,757. The median household income is $81,815, while about 2% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 06031 is approximately 53.2 years, and 29.5% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 06031 is $81,815, while the region's mean household income is $146,006. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $61,757. The per capita income in ZIP Code 06031 of $61,757 is approximately 38.79% more than the per capita income in Connecticut overall of $44,496. An estimated 2.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 75.79% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.1% of the population in 06031 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 18.0% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.0% of 06031 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 18.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 20.1% |
In ZIP Code 06031, 98.8% of the population graduated high school, while 49.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 23.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.0% in this Litchfield County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 25.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.1% |
| Associate's degree | 9.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 25.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 23.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 06031, 98.4% is one race, while 1.6% are two or more races. Approximately 2.5% of 06031 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 06031 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (95.2%), followed by Black or African American (3.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 06031, 94.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.8% 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 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 06031, an estimated 45.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.9% 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 | 0.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 45.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 06031 are older than average. The median age of 53.2 years in ZIP Code 06031 is approximately 39.63% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 29.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.6% of the population in 06031 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.1% are aged 55 to 59 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 06031 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 7.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 14.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 15.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.9% |
| 85 years and over | 2.1% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 06031 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 35.2% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 06031 is high blood pressure, as approximately 30.0% of adults 18 and older in this Litchfield County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 28.6% |
| High blood pressure | 30.0% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.3% |
| Current asthma | 10.1% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 8.9% |
| High cholesterol | 35.2% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 06031 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 90.6% of those 18 and above in 06031 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 06031 include sleeping less than 7 hours (31.1% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (27.2% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 95.3% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.2% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 75.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 74.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| Current smoking | 11.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 17.4% |
| Obesity | 27.2% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 31.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 06031 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.73 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 14.81% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.22% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 06031 | 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 06031 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.77 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.52 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.99 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.4 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.32 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.37 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.76 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.57 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.34 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.25 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.57 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.85 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 06031, 72.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 14.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.7 minutes. Approximately 24.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 06031 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.5% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.6% of 06031 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.7% |
| Construction | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 8.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Retail trade | 8.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.6% |
| Information | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 13.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 9.0% |
| Public administration | 2.8% |