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ZIP 06608 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 06608

06608 has a population of 12,558 with a median age of 34.5 yrs (49.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
14.5%-76% vs US avg
x
Black
24.2%+95% vs US avg
x
Asian
5.4%-8% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
68.6%+267% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.0%+23% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.0%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
10.0%-39% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
32.6%+194% vs US avg
x
High school
39.8%+52% vs US avg
x
Some college
20.3%-30% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
7.3%-78% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
32.8%-32% vs US avg
x
Never married
51.3%+52% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.4%+1% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.5%
x
Diversity Index
45/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
29.8%+159% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
40.1%+188% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.4%-77% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.9%+56% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
24.1%+197% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
64.5%+1012% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanJamaicanItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 06608

Poverty Rate
29.8%+159% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.4%-77% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
40.1%+188% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
24.1%+197% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.9%+56% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.8%+48% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
38.0%+225% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
64.5%+1012% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population12,558
Median age34.5
Poverty rate29.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White14.5%
Hispanic68.6%
Black24.2%
Asian5.4%
Foreign-born40.1%