The 06108 ZIP Code is primarily associated with East Hartford, CT in Hartford County in the United States. The current population estimate is 24,474. An estimated 80.0% in this Connecticut region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $26,164. The median age in the 06108 ZIP Code is 34.2 years, with 15.2% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $51,722, while about 14% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 06108 is $51,722, while the region's mean household income is $69,061. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,164. The per capita income in ZIP Code 06108 of $26,164 is approximately 41.2% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $44,496. An estimated 13.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately46.32% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.7% of the population in 06108 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.3% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 3.0% of 06108 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.0% |
In ZIP Code 06108, 80.0% of the population graduated high school, while 15.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 10.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 39.2% in this Hartford County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 10.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 39.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.8% |
| Associate's degree | 7.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 06108, 96.8% is one race, while 3.2% are two or more races. Approximately 45.6% of 06108 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 06108 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (54.6%), followed by Black or African American (31.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 54.6% |
| Black or African American | 31.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 13.1% |
In ZIP Code 06108, 53.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 36.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes. Lastly, 5.1% 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 | 53.1% |
| Spanish | 36.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 5.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 06108, an estimated 25.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 22.1% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Hartford County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 22.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 18.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 25.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 06108 are younger than average. The median age of 34.2 years in ZIP Code 06108 is approximately 10.24% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.4% of the population in 06108 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 06108 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 16.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 06108 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 84.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 06108 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 84.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 06108 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.79 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.26% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.31% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 06108 | 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 06108 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.53 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.42 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.06 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.51 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.56 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.54 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.73 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.49 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.56 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.41 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.74 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.93 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 06108, 68.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.4 minutes. Approximately 25.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 06108 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.0% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 06108 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 9.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Retail trade | 15.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 9.7% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.1% |
| Public administration | 4.3% |