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ZIP 06517 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 06517

06517 has a population of 14,867 with a median age of 43.8 yrs (47.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
61.3%-1% vs US avg
x
Black
22.1%+78% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.0%-66% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
16.7%-11% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.7%-6% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.0%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
22.3%+37% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
3.7%-66% vs US avg
x
High school
26.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Some college
17.5%-40% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
52.3%+55% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.1%+0% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.9%+6% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.8%-14% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.1%
x
Diversity Index
55/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
8.4%-27% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.1%+95% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.8%-20% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.2%+6% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.7%+45% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
52.4%+804% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishItalianEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 06517

Poverty Rate
8.4%-27% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.8%-20% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.1%+95% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.7%+45% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.2%+6% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.5%-68% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.2%+22% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.7%-93% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
52.4%+804% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population14,867
Median age43.8
Poverty rate8.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White61.3%
Hispanic16.7%
Black22.1%
Asian2.0%
Foreign-born27.1%