Zip code 06089: Weatogue, Connecticut
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 06089
06089 is a suburban zip code in Weatogue, Connecticut, covering 2.9 sq mi of land. About 3,728 people live here, or 1,285 per square mile. The median resident is 38.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $121,094 a year, 50% above the national median of $80,734. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $409,600, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 48% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,433 a month.
78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.9 minutes each way, and 31% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in business and finance; management; and sales. 23% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another Indo-European language such as French, German, Russian or Hindi.
How 06089 compares
- 98thStrengthU.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%14th of 277 in CT
- 95thU.S. 15.1% · CT 16%22nd of 276 in CT
- Per capita income$76,68494thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · CT $55,91543rd of 277 in CT
- Median gross rent$2,43394thU.S. $1,413 · CT $1,48815th of 247 in CT
- Median earnings per worker$82,28494thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · CT $57,73937th of 275 in CT
- Median household income$121,09485thStrengthU.S. $80,734 · CT $95,78193rd of 267 in CT
- Tech workers5.1%80thU.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%42nd of 276 in CT
- 75thU.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%77th of 267 in CT
- Broadband access94.8%74thU.S. 91% · CT 92.2%106th of 275 in CT
- 73rdU.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%134th of 277 in CT
- 71stU.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%72nd of 276 in CT
- 64thU.S. 10% · CT 9.9%133rd of 276 in CT
- Median home value$409,60063rdU.S. $332,700 · CT $366,90094th of 267 in CT
- 63rdU.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%82nd of 277 in CT
- Average commute27.9 min62ndU.S. 26.4 min · CT 26.5 min109th of 268 in CT
- Residents under 1822.3%52ndU.S. 22% · CT 20.2%71st of 277 in CT
- Population density1,285/sq mi48thU.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi97th of 277 in CT
- 48thU.S. 0.483 · CT 0.499138th of 274 in CT
- Median age38.546thU.S. 38.9 · CT 41.1221st of 277 in CT
- Government workers12.4%39thU.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%158th of 276 in CT
- Veterans4.2%28thU.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%174th of 277 in CT
- Diversity index32.827thU.S. 61.4 · CT 57155th of 277 in CT
- Homeownership rate47.8%15thWeaknessU.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%237th of 275 in CT
- 12thU.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%232nd of 276 in CT
- Uninsured rate2.5%9thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%167th of 276 in CT
- Population3,7286thU.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,508199th of 277 in CT
- Housing vacancy1.8%3rdU.S. 10.1% · CT 7%250th of 275 in CT
- Poverty rate1.8%1stStrengthU.S. 12.5% · CT 10%259th of 276 in CT
| Measure | 06089 | CT | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 78.1% | 42.5% | 35.7% | 14th of 277 | |
| Work from home | 31% | 16% | 15.1% | 22nd of 276 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $76,684 | $55,915 | $44,673 | 43rd of 277 | |
| Median gross rent | $2,433 | $1,488 | $1,413 | 15th of 247 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $82,284 | $57,739 | $49,666 | 37th of 275 | |
| Median household incomeStrength | $121,094 | $95,781 | $80,734 | 93rd of 267 | |
| Tech workers | 5.1% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 42nd of 276 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 57.5% | 52.6% | 51.1% | 77th of 267 | |
| Broadband access | 94.8% | 92.2% | 91% | 106th of 275 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 19.9% | 18.5% | 17.2% | 134th of 277 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 72nd of 276 | |
| Self-employed workers | 10.5% | 9.9% | 10% | 133rd of 276 | |
| Median home value | $409,600 | $366,900 | $332,700 | 94th of 267 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 14.3% | 15.7% | 14.1% | 82nd of 277 | |
| Average commute | 27.9 min | 26.5 min | 26.4 min | 109th of 268 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22.3% | 20.2% | 22% | 71st of 277 | |
| Population density | 1,285/sq mi | 749/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 97th of 277 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.433 | 0.499 | 0.483 | 138th of 274 | |
| Median age | 38.5 | 41.1 | 38.9 | 221st of 277 | |
| Government workers | 12.4% | 13.1% | 14.5% | 158th of 276 | |
| Veterans | 4.2% | 4.7% | 6.2% | 174th of 277 | |
| Diversity index | 32.8 | 57 | 61.4 | 155th of 277 | |
| Homeownership rateWeakness | 47.8% | 66.5% | 65.2% | 237th of 275 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.6% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 232nd of 276 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% | 167th of 276 | |
| Population | 3,728 | 3,624,508 | 334,922,499 | 199th of 277 | |
| Housing vacancy | 1.8% | 7% | 10.1% | 250th of 275 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 1.8% | 10% | 12.5% | 259th 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
- White81%
- Black0.3%
- Hispanic10%
- Asian2%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.7%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,675
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 67.1%
- Married couples
- 53.1%
- Living alone
- 30.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.2%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,705
- Owner-occupied
- 47.8%
- Vacant
- 1.8%
- Median year built
- 1990
- Median rooms
- 4.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 57.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 30.5%
- Home value to income
- 3.4× (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 | 06089 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $105,625 | $74,888 |
| Service | $27,039 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $48,712 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $50,000 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $31,875 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 99.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 78.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 29.6%
- Households with broadband
- 94.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 92.4%
- No internet access
- 2.3%
- Without health insurance
- 2.5%
- Limited-English households
- 3.1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Weatogue
- State
- Connecticut
- Center point
- 41.8353° N, 72.8243° W
- Land area
- 2.9 sq mi
- Water area
- under 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
- Weatogue (unincorporated)64% of zip
- Simsbury Center (unincorporated)5% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 06089
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06070 | Simsbury, CT | 2.8 mi | $162,424 |
| 06001 | Avon, CT | 3.2 mi | $153,664 |
| 06092 | West Simsbury, CT | 3.2 mi | $204,458 |
| 06019 | Canton, CT | 4.3 mi | $117,418 |
| 06117 | West Hartford, CT | 4.5 mi | $171,707 |
| 06002 | Bloomfield, CT | 4.6 mi | $98,162 |
| 06020 | Canton Center, CT | 4.8 mi | — |
| 06059 | North Canton, CT | 5 mi | — |
| 06022 | Collinsville, CT | 5.7 mi | $250,000+ |
| 06081 | Tariffville, CT | 5.8 mi | $106,944 |
| 06030 | Farmington, CT · PO box | 6.2 mi | — |
| 06034 | Farmington, CT · PO box | 6.2 mi | — |
Zip codes like 06089 elsewhere
Questions about 06089
What city is zip code 06089?
06089 is assigned to Weatogue, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What is the population of 06089?
About 3,728 people live in 06089, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 06089 in?
06089 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 06089?
The median household income in 06089 is $121,094.
What zip codes are near 06089?
The closest zip codes to 06089 are 06070, 06001, 06092, 06019, 06117.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06089, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.