🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

06042

Manchester

ZIP Code 06042 is a standard zip code serving Manchester, Manchester, Connecticut (CT), in Capitol Region County, United States. It has an estimated population of 22,942 with a median household income of $64,761. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Connecticut (CT)
County: Capitol Region
City: Manchester
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 41.796600
Longitude: -72.529200

Geographic Details

Land Area: 10.44 mi²
Water Area: 0.13 mi²
Population Density: 2198.0 people per mi² (85th percentile)
Bounding Box: 41.820298°N, 41.780014°S, -72.472281°E, -72.583592°W

With 22,942 residents spread across 10.44 square miles, this area has a population density of 2198.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

22,942

Population

80th percentile

$64,761

Median Income

80th percentile

$187,200

Median Home Value

70th percentile

10.44 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 06042 is $64,761, and the median home value is $187,200. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

10,549

Total Units

10,105

Occupied Units

95.8%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Manchester, CT.

06040

Manchester

06041

Manchester

06045

Manchester

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