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ZIP 06279 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 06279

06279 has a population of 5,563 with a median age of 36.8 yrs (52.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
84.8%+38% vs US avg
x
Black
1.0%-92% vs US avg
x
Asian
7.3%+24% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.8%-74% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
12.2%-44% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.9%+4% vs US avg
x
65+
23.9%+46% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.5%-60% vs US avg
x
High school
29.3%+12% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.3%-2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
37.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
47.3%-2% vs US avg
x
Never married
40.5%+20% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.4%+1% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
1.9%
x
Diversity Index
27/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
15.2%+32% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
19.9%+43% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+3% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.6%-21% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.1%-37% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
37.5%+547% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishEnglishFrench

Health & Community Indicators in 06279

Poverty Rate
15.2%+32% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+3% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
19.9%+43% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.1%-37% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.6%-21% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.1%-86% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.7%+0% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
37.5%+547% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,563
Median age36.8
Poverty rate15.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White84.8%
Hispanic4.8%
Black1.0%
Asian7.3%
Foreign-born19.9%