Zip code 06029: Ellington, Connecticut

Q: What city is zip code 06029?

06029 is assigned to Ellington, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What is the population of 06029?

About 16,238 people live in 06029, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 06029?

The median household income in 06029 is $129,331.

Q: What zip codes are near 06029?

The closest zip codes to 06029 are 06084, 06016, 06066, 06072, 06071.

Residential delivery areaEastern Time

Population

16,238

Median household income

$129K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$367K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,728/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

33 sq mi

497 people/sq mi

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

About 06029

06029 is a small-town zip code in Ellington, Connecticut, covering 33 sq mi of land. About 16,238 people live here, or 497 per square mile. The median resident is 41 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $129,331 a year, 60% above the national median of $80,734. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $367,200, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,728 a month.

51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.1 minutes each way, and 19% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management, healthcare and sales.

How 06029 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Tech workers7.9%
93rd
U.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%12th of 276 in CT
Median household income$129,331
89th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · CT $95,78165th of 267 in CT
Median earnings per worker$71,399
88th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · CT $57,73984th of 275 in CT
Per capita income$57,813
82nd
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · CT $55,915125th of 277 in CT
Bachelor's degree or higher51.3%
81st
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%92nd of 277 in CT
Broadband access95.5%
80th
StrengthU.S. 91% · CT 92.2%90th of 275 in CT
Average commute31.1 min
79th
U.S. 26.4 min · CT 26.5 min57th of 268 in CT
Work from home18.5%
73rd
U.S. 15.1% · CT 16%97th of 276 in CT
Healthcare workers10.9%
70th
U.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%101st of 276 in CT
Median gross rent$1,728
69th
U.S. $1,413 · CT $1,48876th of 247 in CT
Residents 65 and older18.9%
67th
U.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%152nd of 277 in CT
Median age41
65th
U.S. 38.9 · CT 41.1189th of 277 in CT
Residents under 1823.7%
64th
U.S. 22% · CT 20.2%49th of 277 in CT
Homeownership rate72.2%
59th
U.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%178th of 275 in CT
Median home value$367,200
56th
U.S. $332,700 · CT $366,900132nd of 267 in CT
Government workers14%
53rd
U.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%119th of 276 in CT
Self-employed workers9%
46th
U.S. 10% · CT 9.9%164th of 276 in CT
Veterans5.5%
45th
U.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%114th of 277 in CT
Foreign-born residents8.2%
44th
U.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%157th of 277 in CT
Uninsured rate6%
43rd
U.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%59th of 276 in CT
Housing vacancy5.2%
35th
U.S. 10.1% · CT 7%161st of 275 in CT
Population density497/sq mi
33rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi153rd of 277 in CT
Rent-burdened renters45.9%
32nd
U.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%166th of 267 in CT
Diversity index34
28th
U.S. 61.4 · CT 57145th of 277 in CT
Population16,238
25th
U.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,50883rd of 277 in CT
Income inequality (Gini)0.403
23rd
U.S. 0.483 · CT 0.499193rd of 274 in CT
Unemployment rate2.7%
12th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%219th of 276 in CT
Poverty rate2.4%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · CT 10%247th of 276 in CT

Measure	06029	CT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CT
Tech workers	7.9%	3.6%	3.8%	93rd	12th of 276
Median household incomeStrength	$129,331	$95,781	$80,734	89th	65th of 267
Median earnings per workerStrength	$71,399	$57,739	$49,666	88th	84th of 275
Per capita incomeStrength	$57,813	$55,915	$44,673	82nd	125th of 277
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	51.3%	42.5%	35.7%	81st	92nd of 277
Broadband accessStrength	95.5%	92.2%	91%	80th	90th of 275
Average commute	31.1 min	26.5 min	26.4 min	79th	57th of 268
Work from home	18.5%	16%	15.1%	73rd	97th of 276
Healthcare workers	10.9%	10.4%	9.7%	70th	101st of 276
Median gross rent	$1,728	$1,488	$1,413	69th	76th of 247
Residents 65 and older	18.9%	18.5%	17.2%	67th	152nd of 277
Median age	41	41.1	38.9	65th	189th of 277
Residents under 18	23.7%	20.2%	22%	64th	49th of 277
Homeownership rate	72.2%	66.5%	65.2%	59th	178th of 275
Median home value	$367,200	$366,900	$332,700	56th	132nd of 267
Government workers	14%	13.1%	14.5%	53rd	119th of 276
Self-employed workers	9%	9.9%	10%	46th	164th of 276
Veterans	5.5%	4.7%	6.2%	45th	114th of 277
Foreign-born residents	8.2%	15.7%	14.1%	44th	157th of 277
Uninsured rate	6%	5.4%	8.4%	43rd	59th of 276
Housing vacancy	5.2%	7%	10.1%	35th	161st of 275
Population density	497/sq mi	749/sq mi	95/sq mi	33rd	153rd of 277
Rent-burdened renters	45.9%	52.6%	51.1%	32nd	166th of 267
Diversity index	34	57	61.4	28th	145th of 277
Population	16,238	3,624,508	334,922,499	25th	83rd of 277
Income inequality (Gini)	0.403	0.499	0.483	23rd	193rd of 274
Unemployment rateStrength	2.7%	5.6%	5.2%	12th	219th of 276
Poverty rateStrength	2.4%	10%	12.5%	1st	247th 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

18%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

12%

35–44

11%

45–54

16%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

23.7%

65 and over

18.9%

Race and ethnicity

White81%
Black4%
Hispanic4%
Asian7%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.6%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

8.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

60.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

87%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 6,271
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 66.4%
Married couples: 57.5%
Living alone: 27.8%
Veterans (of adults): 5.5%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

15%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

$100–150k

20%

$150–200k

14%

$200k+

26%

Median household income

06029

$129,331

Connecticut

$95,781

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$57,813

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

2.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

39.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.403

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

06029

$367,200

Connecticut

$366,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

06029

$1,728

Connecticut

$1,488

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

76%

2–4 units

5–19 units

13%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 6,617
Owner-occupied: 72.2%
Vacant: 5.2%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 45.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 20.7%
Home value to income: 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.4%

Bicycle

Worked from home

18%

Other

0.2%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

19%

20–29

18%

30–44

36%

45–59

60+

Average commute

31.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

69.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

15%

Healthcare

11%

Sales

11%

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Business and finance

Office and admin

Education

Construction and repair

Transportation and moving

Production

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.3%

Police and fire

0.2%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

16%

Manufacturing

16%

Finance, insurance and real estate

12%

Education

12%

Professional and technical services

Retail

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Arts and recreation

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Information

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Other services

Median earnings per worker

$71,399

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	06029	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$86,852	$74,888
Service	$25,756	$26,804
Sales and office	$67,065	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$60,575	$49,199
Production and transportation	$37,722	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

18%

Some college

15%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

30%

Graduate

22%

High school graduate or higher: 96.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 51.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 21.6%
Households with broadband: 95.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 86.4%
No internet access: 3.7%
Without health insurance: 6%
Limited-English households: 0.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Ellington
State: Connecticut
Center point: 41.9141° N, 72.4456° W
Land area: 33 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Crystal Lake (unincorporated)23% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 06029

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
06084	Tolland, CT	5 mi	14,823	$133,611	$365,200
06016	Broad Brook, CT	5.3 mi	6,959	$120,399	$335,400
06066	Vernon Rockville, CT	5.3 mi	30,577	$85,356	$275,500
06072	Somersville, CT	5.3 mi	0	—	—
06071	Somers, CT	5.4 mi	10,723	$126,500	$396,500
06088	East Windsor, CT	7.1 mi	4,254	$79,375	$193,000
06082	Enfield, CT	7.4 mi	41,090	$90,404	$252,900
06265	South Willington, CT · PO box	8.4 mi	—	—	—
06042	Manchester, CT	8.6 mi	23,822	$91,892	$237,400
06074	South Windsor, CT	8.6 mi	26,907	$144,961	$375,100
06083	Enfield, CT · PO box	8.7 mi	—	—	—
06028	East Windsor Hill, CT · PO box	8.9 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 06029

What city is zip code 06029?

06029 is assigned to Ellington, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What is the population of 06029?

About 16,238 people live in 06029, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 06029 in?

06029 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 06029?

The median household income in 06029 is $129,331.

What zip codes are near 06029?

The closest zip codes to 06029 are 06084, 06016, 06066, 06072, 06071.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06029, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.