06042 ZIP Code
Manchester, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06042 |
| City/Town: | Manchester |
| County: | Capitol Region |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,663 |
| Median Household Income: | $87,808 |
| Per Capita Income: | $57,535 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,571 |
| Median Home Value: | $209,000 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.7900, -72.5200 |
Population Information (06042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,663 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,132 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,531 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,666 | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 854 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,042 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,106 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 900 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,562 | 20.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,544 | 15.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,439 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,357 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,581 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,418 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 885 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 309 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $209,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,650 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,571 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,060 | 95.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 511 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,604 | 55.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,456 | 44.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,095 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 333 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 663 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,003 | 23.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,079 | 18.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,308 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,277 | 25.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,432 | 20.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06042 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $87,808 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $104,624 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $99,049 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $57,535 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,262 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,494 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 728 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,627 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,368 | 83.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,608 | 12.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 518 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,553 | 59.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,832 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 67 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,333 | 14.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,603 | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,275 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,382 | 10.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,805 | 12.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 148 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,896 | 8.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 111 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 650 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06042 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 372 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 222 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 447 | 4.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 440 | 4.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 796 | 7.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,584 | 15.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,123 | 21.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,347 | 23.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 854 | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 875 | 8.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06042 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,132 | 73.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 968 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 279 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 89 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 31 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,565 | 12.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06042 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 51 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 457 | 3.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,723 | 13.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 351 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,371 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 586 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 352 | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,379 | 11.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,624 | 13.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,723 | 21.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 897 | 7.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 515 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 465 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.5% | 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 (06042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,289 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,345 | 72.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,776 | 34.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,196 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06042 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,386 | 83.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,444 | 24.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,181 | 21.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 263 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 236 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 714 | 7.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06042 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,488 | 42.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,291 | 12.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 677 | 6.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 465 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,000 | 9.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,445 | 13.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,205 | 11.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06042 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 645 | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,055 | 10.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,494 | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,528 | 14.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,498 | 14.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 851 | 8.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,640 | 15.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 987 | 9.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 873 | 8.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06042 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 104 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,460 | 13.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,586 | 43.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,276 | 31.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,067 | 10.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 78 | 0.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06042 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,835 | 58.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 277 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,237 | 12.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,506 | 24.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 77 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 107 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06042 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 369 | 3.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,509 | 44.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,057 | 40.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,125 | 11.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06042 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 205 | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 215 | 3.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 648 | 11.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,492 | 26.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,207 | 39.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 763 | 13.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 53 | 0.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 21 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06042 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,740 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $839 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,650 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.38 |
Households (06042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,060 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,494 | 44.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,780 | 17.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,115 | 21.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,863 | 28.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,669 | 26.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,488 | 24.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.23 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.87 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06042 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,321 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,388 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,922 | 52.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 73 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 842 | 9.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,820 | 30.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06042 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,047 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 108 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 248 | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,469 | 36.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,021 | 25.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,201 | 29.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,367 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 955 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,485 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,262 | 10.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 96 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,223 | 54.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 943 | 41.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06042 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,162 | 84.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,953 | 13.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,121 | 71.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 458 | 15.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 282 | 9.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 374 | 12.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,186 | 80.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 975 | 4.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,477 | 459.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,477 | 459.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,477 | 459.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 261 | 26.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 668 | 68.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 901 | 92.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 61 | 6.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06042 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,997 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,956 | 71.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,041 | 28.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,114 | 10.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,024 | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 889 | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,014 | 4.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06042 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,060 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,754 | 97.0% | 89.4% |
Manchester, CT06042