Zip code 06066: Vernon Rockville, Connecticut
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 06066
06066 is a suburban zip code in Vernon Rockville, Connecticut, covering 18 sq mi of land. About 30,577 people live here, or 1,726 per square mile. The median resident is 39.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $85,356 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $275,500, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 53% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,425 a month.
38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; sales; and office and administrative support.
How 06066 compares
- 75thU.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%64th of 276 in CT
- 68thU.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%86th of 276 in CT
- Median earnings per worker$54,66867thU.S. $49,666 · CT $57,739186th of 275 in CT
- Per capita income$46,29565thU.S. $44,673 · CT $55,915198th of 277 in CT
- 65thU.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%159th of 277 in CT
- Poverty rate13.4%63rdU.S. 12.5% · CT 10%48th of 276 in CT
- 62ndU.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%175th of 277 in CT
- 60thU.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%99th of 276 in CT
- Median household income$85,35657thU.S. $80,734 · CT $95,781205th of 267 in CT
- Average commute27 min56thU.S. 26.4 min · CT 26.5 min125th of 268 in CT
- Population density1,726/sq mi54thU.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi81st of 277 in CT
- Median age39.453rdU.S. 38.9 · CT 41.1211th of 277 in CT
- Work from home13.4%53rdU.S. 15.1% · CT 16%174th of 276 in CT
- 53rdU.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%117th of 277 in CT
- 53rdU.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%144th of 276 in CT
- Median gross rent$1,42552ndU.S. $1,413 · CT $1,488135th of 247 in CT
- Uninsured rate7.1%52ndU.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%40th of 276 in CT
- Population30,57751stU.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,50829th of 277 in CT
- Diversity index47.648thU.S. 61.4 · CT 5786th of 277 in CT
- Veterans5.6%47thU.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%110th of 277 in CT
- Housing vacancy5.8%42ndU.S. 10.1% · CT 7%136th of 275 in CT
- Median home value$275,50039thU.S. $332,700 · CT $366,900215th of 267 in CT
- 36thU.S. 0.483 · CT 0.499160th of 274 in CT
- Broadband access89.5%31stU.S. 91% · CT 92.2%221st of 275 in CT
- Homeownership rate53.2%22ndU.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%231st of 275 in CT
- 15thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%203rd of 267 in CT
- Residents under 1816.9%14thU.S. 22% · CT 20.2%193rd of 277 in CT
- 10thU.S. 10% · CT 9.9%230th of 276 in CT
| Measure | 06066 | CT | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 64th of 276 | |
| Tech workers | 4% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 86th of 276 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $54,668 | $57,739 | $49,666 | 186th of 275 | |
| Per capita income | $46,295 | $55,915 | $44,673 | 198th of 277 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 18.6% | 18.5% | 17.2% | 159th of 277 | |
| Poverty rate | 13.4% | 10% | 12.5% | 48th of 276 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38% | 42.5% | 35.7% | 175th of 277 | |
| Government workers | 15% | 13.1% | 14.5% | 99th of 276 | |
| Median household income | $85,356 | $95,781 | $80,734 | 205th of 267 | |
| Average commute | 27 min | 26.5 min | 26.4 min | 125th of 268 | |
| Population density | 1,726/sq mi | 749/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 81st of 277 | |
| Median age | 39.4 | 41.1 | 38.9 | 211th of 277 | |
| Work from home | 13.4% | 16% | 15.1% | 174th of 276 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 10.8% | 15.7% | 14.1% | 117th of 277 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.7% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 144th of 276 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,425 | $1,488 | $1,413 | 135th of 247 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% | 40th of 276 | |
| Population | 30,577 | 3,624,508 | 334,922,499 | 29th of 277 | |
| Diversity index | 47.6 | 57 | 61.4 | 86th of 277 | |
| Veterans | 5.6% | 4.7% | 6.2% | 110th of 277 | |
| Housing vacancy | 5.8% | 7% | 10.1% | 136th of 275 | |
| Median home value | $275,500 | $366,900 | $332,700 | 215th of 267 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.419 | 0.499 | 0.483 | 160th of 274 | |
| Broadband access | 89.5% | 92.2% | 91% | 221st of 275 | |
| Homeownership rate | 53.2% | 66.5% | 65.2% | 231st of 275 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 39.3% | 52.6% | 51.1% | 203rd of 267 | |
| Residents under 18 | 16.9% | 20.2% | 22% | 193rd of 277 | |
| Self-employed workers | 6% | 9.9% | 10% | 230th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White71%
- Black5%
- Hispanic11%
- Asian7%
- Native American0.8%
- Pacific Islander0.0%
- Other0.2%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 13,611
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 55.5%
- Married couples
- 37.3%
- Living alone
- 34.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.6%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 14,449
- Owner-occupied
- 53.2%
- Vacant
- 5.8%
- Median year built
- 1968
- Median rooms
- 4.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 39.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 18.3%
- Home value to income
- 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 06066 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $77,068 | $74,888 |
| Service | $29,821 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $48,360 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $56,293 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $40,592 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 92.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 14.3%
- Households with broadband
- 89.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 78.4%
- No internet access
- 4.7%
- Without health insurance
- 7.1%
- Limited-English households
- 4%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Vernon Rockville
- State
- Connecticut
- Center point
- 41.8376° N, 72.4590° W
- Land area
- 18 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Rockville (unincorporated)10% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 06066
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06042 | Manchester, CT | 4 mi | $91,892 |
| 06043 | Bolton, CT | 5.2 mi | $126,364 |
| 06041 | Manchester, CT · PO box | 5.3 mi | — |
| 06045 | Manchester, CT · PO box | 5.3 mi | — |
| 06029 | Ellington, CT | 5.3 mi | $129,331 |
| 06084 | Tolland, CT | 6 mi | $133,611 |
| 06074 | South Windsor, CT | 6.1 mi | $144,961 |
| 06040 | Manchester, CT | 6.3 mi | $83,422 |
| 06016 | Broad Brook, CT | 6.4 mi | $120,399 |
| 06238 | Coventry, CT | 7.1 mi | $108,213 |
| 06028 | East Windsor Hill, CT · PO box | 7.6 mi | — |
| 06265 | South Willington, CT · PO box | 8.2 mi | — |
Zip codes like 06066 elsewhere
Questions about 06066
What city is zip code 06066?
06066 is assigned to Vernon Rockville, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What is the population of 06066?
About 30,577 people live in 06066, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 06066 in?
06066 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 06066?
The median household income in 06066 is $85,356.
What zip codes are near 06066?
The closest zip codes to 06066 are 06042, 06043, 06041, 06045, 06029.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06066, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.