06029 ZIP Code
Ellington, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06029 |
| City/Town: | Ellington |
| County: | Capitol Region |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,519 |
| Median Household Income: | $124,450 |
| Per Capita Income: | $69,629 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,888 |
| Median Home Value: | $341,800 |
| Land Area: | 32.7 sq miles
84.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.9141, -72.4456 |
Population Information (06029 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,519 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,449 | 51.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,070 | 48.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,005 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 888 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,423 | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 626 | 3.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,011 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,828 | 11.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,190 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,946 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,503 | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,114 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,621 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,083 | 6.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 281 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06029 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $341,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,701 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,888 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,471 | 93.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 417 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,514 | 69.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,957 | 30.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06029 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,566 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 146 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 183 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,717 | 23.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,562 | 13.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,161 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,282 | 28.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,515 | 21.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 50.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06029 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $124,450 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $146,363 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $143,452 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $69,629 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06029 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,138 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,872 | 97.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 253 | 2.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,914 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,043 | 79.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,437 | 16.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 392 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06029 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,797 | 83.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 738 | 4.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 881 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 530 | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 561 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 639 | 3.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,064 | 6.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 620 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 192 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 252 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06029 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 157 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 132 | 2.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 466 | 7.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 234 | 3.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 330 | 5.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 721 | 11.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 688 | 10.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,445 | 22.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 850 | 13.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,448 | 22.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06029 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,313 | 82.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 329 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 59 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 51 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 961 | 10.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06029 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 259 | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 632 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,312 | 14.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 72 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 710 | 8.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 302 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 205 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,214 | 13.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 773 | 8.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,462 | 27.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 416 | 4.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 164 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 351 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06029 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (06029 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,926 | 96.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,690 | 82.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,518 | 27.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 574 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06029 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,114 | 79.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,011 | 31.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,602 | 24.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 132 | 2.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 35 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 173 | 2.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06029 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,722 | 68.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 505 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 196 | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 293 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 694 | 10.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 224 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 254 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06029 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 836 | 12.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,068 | 15.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 740 | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,042 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,124 | 16.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 610 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 434 | 6.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 256 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 778 | 11.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06029 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 61 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,026 | 14.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,187 | 17.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,731 | 39.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,652 | 24.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 231 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06029 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,820 | 28.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 497 | 7.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,546 | 23.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,382 | 36.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 143 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 71 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06029 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 128 | 2.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,847 | 28.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,573 | 39.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,923 | 29.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06029 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 85 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 66 | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 248 | 5.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 157 | 3.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,014 | 22.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,328 | 51.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 528 | 11.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 88 | 1.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06029 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,222 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $925 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,701 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.82 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.91 | 2.38 |
Households (06029 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,471 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,735 | 57.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,548 | 23.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 819 | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,449 | 22.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,103 | 32.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,152 | 33.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.55 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06029 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,603 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,033 | 30.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,943 | 59.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 93 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 478 | 7.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,139 | 17.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06029 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,816 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 147 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 130 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,989 | 52.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 676 | 17.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 874 | 22.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06029 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,699 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 695 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,500 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,681 | 10.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 151 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 717 | 42.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 813 | 48.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06029 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,724 | 83.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,462 | 14.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,066 | 83.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 396 | 16.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 396 | 16.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06029 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,407 | 93.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 247 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,112 | 450.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,112 | 450.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,112 | 450.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 97 | 39.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 116 | 47.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 36 | 14.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 234 | 94.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 21 | 8.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06029 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,514 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,186 | 91.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,328 | 8.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 411 | 2.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 486 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 409 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 22 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06029 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,471 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,290 | 97.2% | 89.4% |
Ellington, CT06029