06488 ZIP Code – Southbury, Connecticut
06488 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Southbury, Connecticut, part of Unknown County with a population of approximately 19,936 residents. The median household income is $107,266 — near the Connecticut average and above the national average. At $359,600, median home values run above the national average, with 88.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,757 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 79% single-family (increasing), 8% apartments (increasing), 13% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 2.9%, well below the national average. An estimated 3.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. 51.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 51.7, above the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 06482, 06478, 06798.
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ZIP 06488 vs. Connecticut vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 06488 | CT Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $107k | $105k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $359k | $387k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,757 | $1,504 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 51.7 | 43.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% | 9.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 51.5% | 43.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 06482 – Sandy Hook
- 06478 – Oxford
- 06798 – Woodbury
- 06783 – Roxbury
- 06762 – Middlebury
- 06470 – Newtown
- 06752 – Bridgewater
- 06804 – Brookfield
- 06770 – Naugatuck
- 06403 – Beacon Falls
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06482 | SANDY HOOK | 11,830 | $146,184 |
| 06478 | OXFORD | 12,801 | $123,000 |
| 06798 | WOODBURY | 9,775 | $120,577 |
| 06783 | ROXBURY | 2,061 | $131,667 |
| 06762 | MIDDLEBURY | 7,665 | $135,114 |