The 06042 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Manchester, CT in Hartford County in the United States. The current population estimate is 23,144. An estimated 94.2% in this Connecticut region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $38,605. Approximately 5% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $80,516. The median age in ZIP Code 06042 is approximately 34.6 years, and 18.4% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 06042 is $80,516, while the region's mean household income is $90,427. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $38,605. The per capita income in ZIP Code 06042 of $38,605 is approximately 13.24% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $44,496. An estimated 4.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 51.58% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.4% of the population in 06042 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 20.0% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.8% of 06042 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 23.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 20.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.4% |
In ZIP Code 06042, 94.2% of the population graduated high school, while 45.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 20.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 23.2% in this Hartford County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 23.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.1% |
| Associate's degree | 8.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 25.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 20.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 06042, 96.0% is one race, while 4.0% are two or more races. Approximately 11.5% of 06042 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 06042 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (62.6%), followed by Asian (17.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62.6% |
| Black or African American | 15.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
| Asian | 17.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.7% |
| Some other race | 6.9% |
In ZIP Code 06042, 70.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 8.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 12.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 6.2% of homes. Lastly, 2.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Hartford County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 70.2% |
| Spanish | 8.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 12.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 6.2% |
| Other languages | 2.7% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 06042, an estimated 16.6% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 15.0% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 1.4% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Hartford County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 11.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 9.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 06042 are younger than average. The median age of 34.6 years in ZIP Code 06042 is approximately 9.19% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 24.3% of the population in 06042 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 06042 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 24.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.4% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 06042 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 06042 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 06042 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.89 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.69% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.8% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 06042 | 12.67¢/kWh | 7.63¢/kWh | 5.2¢/kWh |
| Connecticut | 30.48¢/kWh | 21.95¢/kWh | 17.99¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 06042 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.94 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.63 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.14 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.49 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.49 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.55 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.97 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.62 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.7 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.35 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.64 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.13 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 06042, 69.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.0 minutes. Approximately 22.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 06042 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.1% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 06042 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.5% |
| Construction | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 11.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% |
| Retail trade | 11.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.7% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 19.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.8% |
| Public administration | 4.1% |