ZIP Code 06042 — Manchester CDP, CT Demographics & Data

ZIP code 06042 covers Manchester, CT in Hartford County with a population of about 23,302.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 37.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 860, 959; U.S. House district CT-1; the HARTFORD & NEW HAVEN media market.

Median household income in ZIP 06042 is about $89,132 — about 19% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 10.0%; unemployment rate near 6.3%; 44.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 11.2 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Retail trade; about 14.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $219,200 — about 37% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,629 (about 40% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 56.3% (about 9.1 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 06042 in Manchester, CT, a household would need roughly $60,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,408. That sits below the local median household income ($89,132), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Manchester CDP, CT show little to no average snow and around 42.8 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,286 for ZIP 06042 (Manchester CDP, CT) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.