Zip code 06071: Somers, Connecticut

Q: What city is zip code 06071?

06071 is assigned to Somers, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What is the population of 06071?

About 10,723 people live in 06071, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 06071?

The median household income in 06071 is $126,500.

Q: What zip codes are near 06071?

The closest zip codes to 06071 are 06072, 06082, 01028, 06029, 01036.

Residential delivery areaEastern Time

Population

10,723

Median household income

$127K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$397K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,184/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

29 sq mi

371 people/sq mi

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

About 06071

06071 is a small-town zip code in Somers, Connecticut, covering 29 sq mi of land. About 10,723 people live here, or 371 per square mile. The median resident is 43.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $126,500 a year, 57% above the national median of $80,734. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $396,500, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 88% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,184 a month.

38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.4 minutes each way, and 17% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and healthcare.

How 06071 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate87.9%
93rd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%73rd of 275 in CT
Median household income$126,500
88th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · CT $95,78171st of 267 in CT
Broadband access96.1%
86th
StrengthU.S. 91% · CT 92.2%74th of 275 in CT
Median earnings per worker$68,084
85th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · CT $57,739103rd of 275 in CT
Veterans8.4%
81st
U.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%45th of 277 in CT
Government workers19%
81st
U.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%38th of 276 in CT
Median age43.5
79th
U.S. 38.9 · CT 41.1147th of 277 in CT
Residents 65 and older20.4%
76th
U.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%118th of 277 in CT
Self-employed workers11.6%
74th
U.S. 10% · CT 9.9%107th of 276 in CT
Per capita income$50,494
73rd
U.S. $44,673 · CT $55,915172nd of 277 in CT
Work from home16.6%
67th
U.S. 15.1% · CT 16%126th of 276 in CT
Median home value$396,500
62nd
U.S. $332,700 · CT $366,900106th of 267 in CT
Bachelor's degree or higher37.6%
61st
U.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%177th of 277 in CT
Average commute27.4 min
59th
U.S. 26.4 min · CT 26.5 min118th of 268 in CT
Healthcare workers9.9%
57th
U.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%138th of 276 in CT
Rent-burdened renters51.6%
53rd
U.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%123rd of 267 in CT
Tech workers3%
52nd
U.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%136th of 276 in CT
Residents under 1820.8%
38th
U.S. 22% · CT 20.2%103rd of 277 in CT
Median gross rent$1,184
35th
U.S. $1,413 · CT $1,488208th of 247 in CT
Population density371/sq mi
29th
U.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi173rd of 277 in CT
Housing vacancy4.4%
27th
U.S. 10.1% · CT 7%195th of 275 in CT
Diversity index32.3
26th
U.S. 61.4 · CT 57157th of 277 in CT
Foreign-born residents4.5%
26th
U.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%222nd of 277 in CT
Unemployment rate3.3%
21st
U.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%193rd of 276 in CT
Population10,723
17th
U.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,508119th of 277 in CT
Income inequality (Gini)0.385
12th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · CT 0.499217th of 274 in CT
Uninsured rate2.2%
6th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%187th of 276 in CT
Poverty rate2.6%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · CT 10%241st of 276 in CT

Measure	06071	CT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CT
Homeownership rateStrength	87.9%	66.5%	65.2%	93rd	73rd of 275
Median household incomeStrength	$126,500	$95,781	$80,734	88th	71st of 267
Broadband accessStrength	96.1%	92.2%	91%	86th	74th of 275
Median earnings per workerStrength	$68,084	$57,739	$49,666	85th	103rd of 275
Veterans	8.4%	4.7%	6.2%	81st	45th of 277
Government workers	19%	13.1%	14.5%	81st	38th of 276
Median age	43.5	41.1	38.9	79th	147th of 277
Residents 65 and older	20.4%	18.5%	17.2%	76th	118th of 277
Self-employed workers	11.6%	9.9%	10%	74th	107th of 276
Per capita income	$50,494	$55,915	$44,673	73rd	172nd of 277
Work from home	16.6%	16%	15.1%	67th	126th of 276
Median home value	$396,500	$366,900	$332,700	62nd	106th of 267
Bachelor's degree or higher	37.6%	42.5%	35.7%	61st	177th of 277
Average commute	27.4 min	26.5 min	26.4 min	59th	118th of 268
Healthcare workers	9.9%	10.4%	9.7%	57th	138th of 276
Rent-burdened renters	51.6%	52.6%	51.1%	53rd	123rd of 267
Tech workers	3%	3.6%	3.8%	52nd	136th of 276
Residents under 18	20.8%	20.2%	22%	38th	103rd of 277
Median gross rent	$1,184	$1,488	$1,413	35th	208th of 247
Population density	371/sq mi	749/sq mi	95/sq mi	29th	173rd of 277
Housing vacancy	4.4%	7%	10.1%	27th	195th of 275
Diversity index	32.3	57	61.4	26th	157th of 277
Foreign-born residents	4.5%	15.7%	14.1%	26th	222nd of 277
Unemployment rate	3.3%	5.6%	5.2%	21st	193rd of 276
Population	10,723	3,624,508	334,922,499	17th	119th of 277
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.385	0.499	0.483	12th	217th of 274
Uninsured rateStrength	2.2%	5.4%	8.4%	6th	187th of 276
Poverty rateStrength	2.6%	10%	12.5%	2nd	241st 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

10%

25–34

14%

35–44

13%

45–54

14%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

43.5

Under 18

20.8%

65 and over

20.4%

Race and ethnicity

White82%
Black4%
Hispanic7%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other4%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

32.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

51.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 3,498
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 77.1%
Married couples: 65.5%
Living alone: 18.7%
Veterans (of adults): 8.4%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

11%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

14%

$200k+

28%

Median household income

06071

$126,500

Connecticut

$95,781

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$50,494

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

2.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

41.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.385

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

06071

$396,500

Connecticut

$366,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

06071

$1,184

Connecticut

$1,488

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

92%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.2%

20+ units

Mobile home

0.8%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,658
Owner-occupied: 87.9%
Vacant: 4.4%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 51.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 10.9%
Home value to income: 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

Transit

0.4%

Walked

0.7%

Bicycle

Worked from home

17%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

17%

10–19

21%

20–29

23%

30–44

22%

45–59

60+

Average commute

27.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

14%

Office and admin

11%

Healthcare

10%

Business and finance

Sales

Construction and repair

Education

Production

Transportation and moving

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Food service

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.4%

Industries

Manufacturing

16%

Education

13%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Retail

11%

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Information

Median earnings per worker

$68,084

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	06071	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$93,633	$74,888
Service	$52,589	$26,804
Sales and office	$44,044	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$60,909	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,540	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

25%

Some college

16%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

21%

Graduate

16%

High school graduate or higher: 91.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 37.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 16.1%
Households with broadband: 96.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 79.6%
No internet access: 1.7%
Without health insurance: 2.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Somers
State: Connecticut
Center point: 41.9926° N, 72.4537° W
Land area: 29 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Somers (unincorporated)9% of zip

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

Zip codes near 06071

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
06072	Somersville, CT	1.8 mi	0	—	—
06082	Enfield, CT	5.3 mi	41,090	$90,404	$252,900
01028	East Longmeadow, MA	5.3 mi	16,321	$106,424	$379,200
06029	Ellington, CT	5.4 mi	16,238	$129,331	$367,200
01036	Hampden, MA	5.7 mi	4,946	$104,536	$358,200
01106	Longmeadow, MA	6.7 mi	15,853	$147,935	$452,100
01128	Springfield, MA	7.1 mi	2,896	$100,313	$272,100
06083	Enfield, CT · PO box	7.2 mi	—	—	—
06016	Broad Brook, CT	7.9 mi	6,959	$120,399	$335,400
01118	Springfield, MA	7.9 mi	14,839	$80,250	$275,100
01108	Springfield, MA	8.3 mi	27,405	$50,661	$250,900
06088	East Windsor, CT	8.4 mi	4,254	$79,375	$193,000

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Questions about 06071

What city is zip code 06071?

06071 is assigned to Somers, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What is the population of 06071?

About 10,723 people live in 06071, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 06071 in?

06071 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 06071?

The median household income in 06071 is $126,500.

What zip codes are near 06071?

The closest zip codes to 06071 are 06072, 06082, 01028, 06029, 01036.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06071, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.