The 06878 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Riverside, CT in Fairfield County in the United States. The current population estimate is 8,112. An estimated 15.9% of residents in the 06878 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 42.3 years. An estimated 96.8% in this Connecticut region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $110,574. Median househould income in this region is $222,188, while about 4% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 06878 is $222,188, while the region's mean household income is $343,115. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $110,574. The per capita income in ZIP Code 06878 of $110,574 is approximately 148.5% more than the per capita income in Connecticut overall of $44,496. An estimated 3.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 61.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 53.6% of the population in 06878 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 11.4% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.6% of 06878 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 2.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 2.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 4.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 7.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 53.6% |
In ZIP Code 06878, 96.8% of the population graduated high school, while 73.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 34.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 8.2% in this Fairfield County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 8.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 10.1% |
| Associate's degree | 4.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 38.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 34.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 06878, 97.5% is one race, while 2.5% are two or more races. Approximately 12.2% of 06878 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 06878 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (84.1%), followed by Asian (14.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 14.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2.1% |
In ZIP Code 06878, 69.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 11.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 8.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 8.4% of homes. Lastly, 1.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Fairfield County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 69.5% |
| Spanish | 11.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 8.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 8.4% |
| Other languages | 1.3% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 06878, an estimated 21.6% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 15.8% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 3.0% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999 in this Fairfield County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 4.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 21.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 14.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 15.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 06878 are older than average. The median age of 42.3 years in ZIP Code 06878 is approximately 11.02% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 68.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.5% of the population in 06878 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 06878 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 10.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 9.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 9.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 4.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 19.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.5% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 06878 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 06878 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 95.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 06878 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.92 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.42% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.34% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 06878 | 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 06878 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.69 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.53 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.22 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.82 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.43 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.63 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.04 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.69 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.46 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.52 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.67 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.34 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 06878, 58.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 37.4 minutes. Approximately 30.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 06878 work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing, while an estimated 16.8% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 06878 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 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.0% |
| Retail trade | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.7% |
| Information | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 30.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 14.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.6% |
| Public administration | 1.0% |