Zip code 06111: Newington, Connecticut
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 06111
06111 is a suburban zip code in Newington, Connecticut, covering 13 sq mi of land. About 30,896 people live here, or 2,371 per square mile. The median resident is 45.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $102,884 a year, 27% above the national median of $80,734. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $310,400, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,524 a month.
40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.4 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; business and finance; and management. 30% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another Indo-European language such as French, German, Russian or Hindi.
How 06111 compares
- Median age45.387thU.S. 38.9 · CT 41.1110th of 277 in CT
- 80thU.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%103rd of 277 in CT
- Median earnings per worker$61,43278thU.S. $49,666 · CT $57,739146th of 275 in CT
- Per capita income$52,89177thU.S. $44,673 · CT $55,915161st of 277 in CT
- Median household income$102,88474thU.S. $80,734 · CT $95,781160th of 267 in CT
- Homeownership rate78.2%74thU.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%148th of 275 in CT
- 73rdU.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%48th of 277 in CT
- Tech workers4.1%69thU.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%82nd of 276 in CT
- Government workers16.2%67thU.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%76th of 276 in CT
- 65thU.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%164th of 277 in CT
- Population density2,371/sq mi61stU.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi67th of 277 in CT
- Work from home14.4%58thU.S. 15.1% · CT 16%155th of 276 in CT
- Median gross rent$1,52457thU.S. $1,413 · CT $1,488108th of 247 in CT
- Population30,89651stU.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,50828th of 277 in CT
- Median home value$310,40046thU.S. $332,700 · CT $366,900189th of 267 in CT
- Broadband access91.7%46thU.S. 91% · CT 92.2%183rd of 275 in CT
- Diversity index45.945thU.S. 61.4 · CT 5791st of 277 in CT
- Veterans5%38thU.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%136th of 277 in CT
- 36thU.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%181st of 276 in CT
- 26thU.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%179th of 276 in CT
- Uninsured rate4.2%24thU.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%91st of 276 in CT
- 22ndU.S. 0.483 · CT 0.499194th of 274 in CT
- Poverty rate6.4%21stU.S. 12.5% · CT 10%128th of 276 in CT
- Average commute21.4 min20thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · CT 26.5 min240th of 268 in CT
- Housing vacancy3.7%18thU.S. 10.1% · CT 7%212th of 275 in CT
- 18thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%195th of 267 in CT
- Residents under 1816.3%12thU.S. 22% · CT 20.2%212th of 277 in CT
- 8thU.S. 10% · CT 9.9%234th of 276 in CT
| Measure | 06111 | CT | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.3 | 41.1 | 38.9 | 110th of 277 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 21.2% | 18.5% | 17.2% | 103rd of 277 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $61,432 | $57,739 | $49,666 | 146th of 275 | |
| Per capita income | $52,891 | $55,915 | $44,673 | 161st of 277 | |
| Median household income | $102,884 | $95,781 | $80,734 | 160th of 267 | |
| Homeownership rate | 78.2% | 66.5% | 65.2% | 148th of 275 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 19.1% | 15.7% | 14.1% | 48th of 277 | |
| Tech workers | 4.1% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 82nd of 276 | |
| Government workers | 16.2% | 13.1% | 14.5% | 76th of 276 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40% | 42.5% | 35.7% | 164th of 277 | |
| Population density | 2,371/sq mi | 749/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 67th of 277 | |
| Work from home | 14.4% | 16% | 15.1% | 155th of 276 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,524 | $1,488 | $1,413 | 108th of 247 | |
| Population | 30,896 | 3,624,508 | 334,922,499 | 28th of 277 | |
| Median home value | $310,400 | $366,900 | $332,700 | 189th of 267 | |
| Broadband access | 91.7% | 92.2% | 91% | 183rd of 275 | |
| Diversity index | 45.9 | 57 | 61.4 | 91st of 277 | |
| Veterans | 5% | 4.7% | 6.2% | 136th of 277 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8.6% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 181st of 276 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 179th of 276 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.2% | 5.4% | 8.4% | 91st of 276 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.403 | 0.499 | 0.483 | 194th of 274 | |
| Poverty rate | 6.4% | 10% | 12.5% | 128th of 276 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 21.4 min | 26.5 min | 26.4 min | 240th of 268 | |
| Housing vacancy | 3.7% | 7% | 10.1% | 212th of 275 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 40.9% | 52.6% | 51.1% | 195th of 267 | |
| Residents under 18 | 16.3% | 20.2% | 22% | 212th of 277 | |
| Self-employed workers | 5.8% | 9.9% | 10% | 234th 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
- White72%
- Black4%
- Hispanic13%
- Asian6%
- Native American0.0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.8%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 13,073
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 64.2%
- Married couples
- 45.2%
- Living alone
- 28.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5%
- Male / female
- 47% / 53%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 13,577
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Vacant
- 3.7%
- Median year built
- 1967
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 40.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 22%
- Home value to income
- 3.0× (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 | 06111 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $86,402 | $74,888 |
| Service | $29,253 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $50,167 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $60,302 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $51,543 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 93.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 16.2%
- Households with broadband
- 91.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 75.6%
- No internet access
- 4.5%
- Without health insurance
- 4.2%
- Limited-English households
- 4%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Newington
- State
- Connecticut
- Center point
- 41.6868° N, 72.7306° W
- Land area
- 13 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
- Newington (unincorporated)100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 06111
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06051 | New Britain, CT | 2.5 mi | $51,022 |
| 06050 | New Britain, CT · PO box | 2.9 mi | — |
| 06053 | New Britain, CT | 3.2 mi | $62,645 |
| 06110 | West Hartford, CT | 3.2 mi | $87,539 |
| 06109 | Wethersfield, CT | 3.3 mi | $126,806 |
| 06067 | Rocky Hill, CT | 4.1 mi | $100,027 |
| 06052 | New Britain, CT | 4.3 mi | $80,506 |
| 06106 | Hartford, CT | 4.6 mi | $46,304 |
| 06107 | West Hartford, CT | 4.7 mi | $174,844 |
| 06114 | Hartford, CT | 4.8 mi | $52,110 |
| 06023 | East Berlin, CT | 5.2 mi | $100,317 |
| 06119 | West Hartford, CT | 5.3 mi | $99,688 |
Zip codes like 06111 elsewhere
Questions about 06111
What city is zip code 06111?
06111 is assigned to Newington, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What is the population of 06111?
About 30,896 people live in 06111, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 06111 in?
06111 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 06111?
The median household income in 06111 is $102,884.
What zip codes are near 06111?
The closest zip codes to 06111 are 06051, 06050, 06053, 06110, 06109.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06111, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.