Zip code 06024: East Canaan, Connecticut

Q: What city is zip code 06024?

06024 is assigned to East Canaan, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What is the population of 06024?

About 634 people live in 06024, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 06024?

The median household income in 06024 is $87,943.

Q: What zip codes are near 06024?

The closest zip codes to 06024 are 06018, 06031, 01222, 01259, 06058.

Residential delivery areaEastern Time

Population

634

Median household income

$88K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

36.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

6.1 sq mi

104 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 06024

06024 is a small-town zip code in East Canaan, Connecticut, covering 6.1 sq mi of land. About 634 people live here, or 104 per square mile. The median resident is 36.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $87,943 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.3 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; sales; and healthcare.

How 06024 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate15.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%8th of 276 in CT
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · CT 92.2%9th of 275 in CT
Self-employed workers14.8%
90th
U.S. 10% · CT 9.9%59th of 276 in CT
Uninsured rate14.8%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%6th of 276 in CT
Homeownership rate79.7%
78th
U.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%138th of 275 in CT
Housing vacancy11.9%
78th
U.S. 10.1% · CT 7%49th of 275 in CT
Healthcare workers10.6%
66th
U.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%115th of 276 in CT
Median earnings per worker$52,083
61st
U.S. $49,666 · CT $57,739202nd of 275 in CT
Median household income$87,943
60th
U.S. $80,734 · CT $95,781199th of 267 in CT
Government workers13.7%
50th
U.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%131st of 276 in CT
Per capita income$39,705
49th
U.S. $44,673 · CT $55,915229th of 277 in CT
Residents 65 and older16.2%
47th
U.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%202nd of 277 in CT
Residents under 1821.3%
43rd
U.S. 22% · CT 20.2%90th of 277 in CT
Median age36.9
34th
U.S. 38.9 · CT 41.1241st of 277 in CT
Foreign-born residents4.9%
29th
U.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%212th of 277 in CT
Veterans4.2%
28th
U.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%177th of 277 in CT
Work from home8.4%
25th
U.S. 15.1% · CT 16%232nd of 276 in CT
Diversity index22
15th
U.S. 61.4 · CT 57223rd of 277 in CT
Population density104/sq mi
14th
U.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi249th of 277 in CT
Average commute20.3 min
14th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · CT 26.5 min254th of 268 in CT
Poverty rate3.6%
5th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · CT 10%208th of 276 in CT
Bachelor's degree or higher12.2%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%264th of 277 in CT
Income inequality (Gini)0.363
4th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · CT 0.499240th of 274 in CT
Population634
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,508261st of 277 in CT
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%260th of 267 in CT
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%264th of 276 in CT

Measure	06024	CT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CT
Unemployment rateWeakness	15.4%	5.6%	5.2%	99th	8th of 276
Broadband accessStrength	100%	92.2%	91%	99th	9th of 275
Self-employed workers	14.8%	9.9%	10%	90th	59th of 276
Uninsured rateWeakness	14.8%	5.4%	8.4%	88th	6th of 276
Homeownership rate	79.7%	66.5%	65.2%	78th	138th of 275
Housing vacancy	11.9%	7%	10.1%	78th	49th of 275
Healthcare workers	10.6%	10.4%	9.7%	66th	115th of 276
Median earnings per worker	$52,083	$57,739	$49,666	61st	202nd of 275
Median household income	$87,943	$95,781	$80,734	60th	199th of 267
Government workers	13.7%	13.1%	14.5%	50th	131st of 276
Per capita income	$39,705	$55,915	$44,673	49th	229th of 277
Residents 65 and older	16.2%	18.5%	17.2%	47th	202nd of 277
Residents under 18	21.3%	20.2%	22%	43rd	90th of 277
Median age	36.9	41.1	38.9	34th	241st of 277
Foreign-born residents	4.9%	15.7%	14.1%	29th	212th of 277
Veterans	4.2%	4.7%	6.2%	28th	177th of 277
Work from home	8.4%	16%	15.1%	25th	232nd of 276
Diversity index	22	57	61.4	15th	223rd of 277
Population density	104/sq mi	749/sq mi	95/sq mi	14th	249th of 277
Average commuteStrength	20.3 min	26.5 min	26.4 min	14th	254th of 268
Poverty rateStrength	3.6%	10%	12.5%	5th	208th of 276
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.2%	42.5%	35.7%	5th	264th of 277
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.363	0.499	0.483	4th	240th of 274
Population	634	3,624,508	334,922,499	1st	261st of 277
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	52.6%	51.1%	1st	260th of 267
Tech workers	0%	3.6%	3.8%	1st	264th of 276

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

17%

5–17

18–24

22%

25–34

35–44

15%

45–54

18%

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

36.9

Under 18

21.3%

65 and over

16.2%

Race and ethnicity

White88%
Black0%
Hispanic8%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

73.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.4%

Households

Households: 237
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 79.7%
Married couples: 22.4%
Living alone: 16%
Veterans (of adults): 4.2%
Male / female: 59% / 41%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

14%

$50–75k

33%

$75–100k

26%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

10%

Median household income

06024

$87,943

Connecticut

$95,781

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$39,705

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

3.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

13.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.363

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

06024

—

Connecticut

$366,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

06024

—

Connecticut

$1,488

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 269
Owner-occupied: 79.7%
Vacant: 11.9%
Median year built: 1959
Median rooms: 6.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

14%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

37%

10–19

20–29

28%

30–44

17%

45–59

60+

Average commute

20.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

15.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

22%

Sales

19%

Healthcare

11%

Management

10%

Food service

Production

Education

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Industries

Retail

22%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

21%

Education

17%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Manufacturing

11%

Agriculture and mining

10%

Wholesale

Restaurants and hotels

0.4%

Professional and technical services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$52,083

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

15.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	06024	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$100,972	$74,888
Service	$42,039	$26,804
Sales and office	$60,116	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,077	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

49%

Some college

19%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 91.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 89%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 14.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): East Canaan
State: Connecticut
Center point: 42.0082° N, 73.2837° W
Land area: 6.1 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 06024

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
06018	Canaan, CT	2.4 mi	2,587	$68,917	$280,200
06031	Falls Village, CT	4 mi	1,520	$106,875	$464,500
01222	Ashley Falls, MA	4.1 mi	664	$71,042	$349,500
01259	Southfield, MA	5.1 mi	688	$158,125	$546,300
06058	Norfolk, CT	6 mi	1,793	$91,548	$417,800
06079	Taconic, CT	6.3 mi	19	—	—
01257	Sheffield, MA	6.8 mi	2,348	$102,788	$441,000
06068	Salisbury, CT	7.1 mi	2,034	$123,552	$842,200
01244	Mill River, MA	7.6 mi	271	$75,833	$685,700
06039	Lakeville, CT	8.8 mi	1,918	$104,859	$754,500
06796	West Cornwall, CT	9.6 mi	821	$106,618	$485,000
01255	Sandisfield, MA	10 mi	994	$91,111	$360,300

Questions about 06024

What city is zip code 06024?

06024 is assigned to East Canaan, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What is the population of 06024?

About 634 people live in 06024, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 06024 in?

06024 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 06024?

The median household income in 06024 is $87,943.

What zip codes are near 06024?

The closest zip codes to 06024 are 06018, 06031, 01222, 01259, 06058.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06024, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.