The 06277 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Thompson, CT in Windham County in the United States. The current population estimate is 4,099. The 06277 ZIP Code has a median age of 44.9 years, and 22.5% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $87,091, and approximately 3% of the population lives below the poverty line. An estimated 92.1% in this Connecticut region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $37,167.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 06277 is $87,091, while the region's mean household income is $104,270. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $37,167. The per capita income in ZIP Code 06277 of $37,167 is approximately 16.47% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $44,496. An estimated 3.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 68.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.0% of the population in 06277 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 21.4% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.9% of 06277 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 3.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 22.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 21.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 12.3% |
In ZIP Code 06277, 92.1% of the population graduated high school, while 32.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.3% in this Windham County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 29.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.8% |
| Associate's degree | 11.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 13.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 06277, 97.4% is one race, while 2.6% are two or more races. Approximately 4.3% of 06277 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 06277 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.5%), followed by Asian (2.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.5% |
In ZIP Code 06277, 94.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% 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 Windham County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 06277, an estimated 25.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 18.1% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Windham County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 25.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 06277 are older than average. The median age of 44.9 years in ZIP Code 06277 is approximately 17.85% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.7% of the population in 06277 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 06277 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 17.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.7% |
| 85 years and over | 1.4% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 06277 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 31.0% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 06277 is high blood pressure, as approximately 29.9% of adults 18 and older in this Windham County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 25.1% |
| High blood pressure | 29.9% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.9% |
| Current asthma | 11.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.0% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 8.9% |
| High cholesterol | 31.0% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 06277 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 88.8% of those 18 and above in 06277 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 06277 include obesity (34.0% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (33.2% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.4% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 75.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 73.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| Current smoking | 15.3% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 19.5% |
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 33.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 06277 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.88 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.45% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.95% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 06277 | 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 06277 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.05 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.63 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.04 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.44 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.4 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.52 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.59 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.83 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.49 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.4 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.86 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.37 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 06277, 71.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.0 minutes. Approximately 33.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 06277 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.9% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 06277 workers 16 years and over work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.2% |
| Construction | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.5% |
| Retail trade | 11.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.8% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 33.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 1.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.1% |
| Public administration | 3.2% |