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ZIP 06855 — People & Community

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 06855

06855 has a population of 8,028 with a median age of 41.4 yrs (51.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
60.5%-2% vs US avg
x
Black
10.4%-16% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.4%-25% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
25.9%+39% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
14.4%-35% vs US avg
x
18–64
68.6%+11% vs US avg
x
65+
17.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.1%+9% vs US avg
x
High school
22.8%-13% vs US avg
x
Some college
22.7%-21% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
42.5%+26% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
47.8%-1% vs US avg
x
Never married
37.4%+11% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.4%+1% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.5%
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
5.3%-54% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
19.2%+38% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.4%-43% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.2%-9% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.1%-49% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
31.8%+449% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishItalianEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 06855

Poverty Rate
5.3%-54% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.4%-43% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
19.2%+38% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.1%-49% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.2%-9% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.3%+54% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.5%-36% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.7%-93% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
31.8%+449% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population8,028
Median age41.4
Poverty rate5.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White60.5%
Hispanic25.9%
Black10.4%
Asian4.4%
Foreign-born19.2%