06426 ZIP Code – Essex, Connecticut
Located in Essex, Connecticut, ZIP code 06426 is a small ZIP code within Unknown County with a population of approximately 3,377 residents. At $97,778, the median household income here runs near the Connecticut average and above the U.S. average. Median home values of $690,500 are well above the national average, with 82.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,394 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 73% single-family (decreasing), 17% apartments (increasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average. About 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 66.2%, well above the national average. The median age is 59.2, above the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 06409, 06442, 06417.
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ZIP 06426 vs. Connecticut vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 06426 | CT Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,377 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $97k | $105k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $690k | $387k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,394 | $1,504 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 59.2 | 43.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.6% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% | 9.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 66.2% | 43.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 06409 – Centerbrook
- 06442 – Ivoryton
- 06417 – Deep River
- 06475 – Old Saybrook
- 06371 – Old Lyme
- 06439 – Hadlyme
- 06498 – Westbrook
- 06412 – Chester
- 06423 – East Haddam
- 06413 – Clinton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06409 | CENTERBROOK | 863 | $77,153 |
| 06442 | IVORYTON | 2,514 | $97,115 |
| 06417 | DEEP RIVER | 4,445 | $85,859 |
| 06475 | OLD SAYBROOK | 10,492 | $99,825 |
| 06371 | OLD LYME | 9,972 | $122,003 |