The 06461 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Milford, CT in New Haven County in the United States. The current population estimate is 15,369. The median household income is $103,047, while about 2% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in 06461 is estimated to at 46.4 years, and about 24.2% of residents are aged 62 years and older. An estimated 93.6% in this Connecticut region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $49,469.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 06461 is $103,047, while the region's mean household income is $126,109. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $49,469. The per capita income in ZIP Code 06461 of $49,469 is approximately 11.18% more than the per capita income in Connecticut overall of $44,496. An estimated 2.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 74.74% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.8% of the population in 06461 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.8% earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year, and 2.0% of 06461 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 3.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 7.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 21.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 14.5% |
In ZIP Code 06461, 93.6% of the population graduated high school, while 41.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 16.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.0% in this New Haven County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 25.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.6% |
| Associate's degree | 7.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 25.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 16.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 06461, 98.6% is one race, while 1.4% are two or more races. Approximately 5.5% of 06461 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 06461 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (87.0%), followed by Asian (9.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 9.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.8% |
In ZIP Code 06461, 86.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 8.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.9% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this New Haven County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 86.4% |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 8.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.9% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 06461, an estimated 19.6% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.2% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this New Haven County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 17.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 10.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 06461 are older than average. The median age of 46.4 years in ZIP Code 06461 is approximately 21.78% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.1% of the population in 06461 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.5% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 4.1% of 06461 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.3% |
| 85 years and over | 4.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 06461 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 06461 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 06461 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.93 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.66% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.19% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 06461 | 15.9¢/kWh | 8.57¢/kWh | 7.26¢/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 06461 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.83 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.79 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.2 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.49 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.43 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.65 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.88 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.74 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.66 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.56 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.76 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.21 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 06461, 67.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.7% 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 25.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 06461 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.8% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 06461 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.1% |
| Construction | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 13.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.0% |
| Retail trade | 11.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.3% |
| Information | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.1% |
| Public administration | 3.4% |