The 06492 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Wallingford, CT in New Haven County in the United States. The current population estimate is 44,693. Approximately 5% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $80,884. The median age in 06492 is estimated to at 47.4 years, and about 26.7% of residents are aged 62 years and older. An estimated 92.5% in this Connecticut region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $43,403.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 06492 is $80,884, while the region's mean household income is $99,107. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $43,403. The per capita income in ZIP Code 06492 of $43,403 is approximately 2.46% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $44,496. An estimated 4.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 49.47% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.4% of the population in 06492 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.7% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.4% of 06492 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 10.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 8.5% |
In ZIP Code 06492, 92.5% of the population graduated high school, while 34.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 15.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.0% in this New Haven County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 32.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.0% |
| Associate's degree | 9.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 15.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 06492, 99.0% is one race, while 1.0% are two or more races. Approximately 8.4% of 06492 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 06492 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.3%), followed by Asian (5.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 1.4% |
In ZIP Code 06492, 86.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 5.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.9% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this New Haven County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 86.6% |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 5.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.7% |
| Other languages | 0.9% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 06492 in July 2024 comes in at $415,158. The July 2024 value is approximately 4% higher than the $401,009 median value in February 2024, and 7% higher than the $386,321 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 06492, an estimated 19.2% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 17.8% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this New Haven County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | $415,158 |
| Jun 2024 | $413,046 |
| May 2024 | $410,817 |
| Apr 2024 | $407,445 |
| Mar 2024 | $403,960 |
| Feb 2024 | $401,009 |
| Jan 2024 | $399,641 |
| Dec 2023 | $398,394 |
| Nov 2023 | $396,525 |
| Oct 2023 | $393,788 |
| Sep 2023 | $390,450 |
| Aug 2023 | $386,321 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 19.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 17.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 06492 are older than average. The median age of 47.4 years in ZIP Code 06492 is approximately 24.41% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 26.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.8% of the population in 06492 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.9% of 06492 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.0% |
| 85 years and over | 4.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 06492 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 06492 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 06492 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.82 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.99% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.86% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 06492 | 14.54¢/kWh | 10.29¢/kWh | 8.61¢/kWh |
| Connecticut | 33.01¢/kWh | 23.53¢/kWh | 19.58¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.47¢/kWh | 8.51¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 06492 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.87 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.58 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.09 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.18 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.27 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.42 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.79 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.61 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.5 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.61 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.84 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.04 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 06492, 65.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.6 minutes. Approximately 29.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 06492 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.2% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 06492 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.3% |
| Construction | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 10.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.3% |
| Retail trade | 11.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.6% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 29.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.5% |
| Public administration | 3.2% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 06492, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 06492 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this New Haven County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 142 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 42 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 25 |
| Debt collection | 21 |
| Checking or savings account | 18 |
| Other | 33 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 91 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 48 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 32 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 12 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 11 |
| Other | 87 |