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ZIP 06478 — People & Community

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 06478

06478 has a population of 12,870 with a median age of 44.3 yrs (52.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
80.5%+31% vs US avg
x
Black
0.9%-92% vs US avg
x
Asian
5.3%-11% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
11.7%-37% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.2%+1% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.7%-11% vs US avg
x
65+
23.1%+41% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
3.4%-69% vs US avg
x
High school
21.6%-17% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
45.8%+36% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
68.4%+42% vs US avg
x
Never married
20.2%-40% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.0%-23% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.5%
x
Diversity Index
33/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
2.4%-79% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.9%-7% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.8%-27% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.5%-94% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
43.4%+648% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
ItalianIrishPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 06478

Poverty Rate
2.4%-79% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.9%-7% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.5%-94% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.8%-27% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.7%-79% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
2.0%-83% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
43.4%+648% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population12,870
Median age44.3
Poverty rate2.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White80.5%
Hispanic11.7%
Black0.9%
Asian5.3%
Foreign-born12.9%