The 06757 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Kent, CT in Litchfield County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,974. An estimated 94.1% in this Connecticut region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $56,792. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $78,125, and approximately 1% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 06757 is $78,125, while the region's mean household income is $126,127. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $56,792. The per capita income in ZIP Code 06757 of $56,792 is approximately 27.63% more than the per capita income in Connecticut overall of $44,496. An estimated 1.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 86.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.3% of the population in 06757 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 21.2% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.8% of 06757 residents earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 0.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 25.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 11.1% |
In ZIP Code 06757, 94.1% of the population graduated high school, while 47.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 26.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.7% in this Litchfield County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 26.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 12.9% |
| Associate's degree | 7.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 21.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 26.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 06757, 97.5% is one race, while 2.5% are two or more races. Approximately 1.9% of 06757 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 06757 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.8%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (2.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.0% |
In ZIP Code 06757, 93.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.8% 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 | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.8% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 06757, an estimated 25.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 21.7% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Litchfield 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 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 21.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 25.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 06757 are older than average. The median age of 54.0 years in ZIP Code 06757 is approximately 41.73% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 36.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.0% of the population in 06757 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.7% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.8% of 06757 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 3.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 14.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.8% |
| 85 years and over | 8.7% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 06757 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 36.3% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 06757 is high blood pressure, as approximately 31.3% of adults 18 and older in this Litchfield County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 30.1% |
| High blood pressure | 31.3% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.3% |
| Current asthma | 9.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.2% |
| High cholesterol | 36.3% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 06757 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 91.6% of those 18 and above in 06757 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 06757 include sleeping less than 7 hours (30.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (25.9% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.9% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 81.5% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 76.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.6% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 74.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.4% |
| Current smoking | 11.2% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 18.1% |
| Obesity | 25.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 30.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 06757 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.81 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.75% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.01% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 06757 | 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 06757 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.77 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.49 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.34 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.21 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.29 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.47 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.91 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.66 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.49 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.2 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.66 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.29 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 06757, 58.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 13.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.5 minutes. Approximately 38.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 06757 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.2% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.8% of 06757 workers 16 years and over work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.2% |
| Construction | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Retail trade | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.8% |
| Information | 2.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 18.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 38.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.4% |
| Public administration | 3.5% |