ZIP Code 06237 -- Columbia, CT

Tolland | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Households here earn 1.7x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.8x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 21.61% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
  • 83.29% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
5,300
Unknown
Median Income
$127,000
Home Value
$361,500
Median Rent
$966
Median Age
51.30
Diversity Index
27.60
Low
Cost of Living
109.7
above average
Unemployment
6.0%

About ZIP Code 06237

ZIP code 06237 in Columbia, Connecticut is a unknown area with a population of 5,300. The median household income is $127,000, which is This is 69% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $361,500, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.8x . The cost of living is above average with an index of 109.7 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 51.30 years. Approximately 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Tolland, CT.

Population & Age

Total Population
5,300
Median Age
51.30
Male Population
2,902
54.8%
Female Population
2,398
45.2%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
27.60 Low
White
89.2%
Black or African American
1.8%
Hispanic or Latino
5.4%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
6.8%
Other Race
2.3%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$127,000
Mean Household Income
$140,119
Per Capita Income
$56,435
Below Poverty Line
6.1%

This is 69% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$361,500
Median Rent
$966
Total Housing Units
2,352
Occupied Units
2,112
Vacant Units
240
10.2% vacancy
Median Year Built
1984
Owner Occupied
83.3%
Renter Occupied
16.7%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.8x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 83.3% Renter 16.7%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 88.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree 15.5%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
2,669
Employment Rate
94.0%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
71.5%
Carpool
6.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
21.6%

Cost of Living Index

109.7
above average

The cost of living in ZIP code 06237 is 9.7% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Tolland

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
06066 Vernon rockville 30,577 $85,356
06029 Ellington 16,238 $129,331
06084 Tolland 14,823 $133,611
06238 Coventry 12,326 $108,213
06076 Stafford springs 11,953 $92,016
06268 Storrs mansfield 11,772 $55,219

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 06237

ZIP code 06237 (Columbia, CT) has a total population of 5,300 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 51.30 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 06237 is $127,000 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 69% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 06237 is primarily located in Columbia, Connecticut (CT). It falls within Tolland County.

The median home value in ZIP code 06237 is $361,500, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $966.

The median age in ZIP code 06237 is 51.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 06237 has a cost of living index of 109.66 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is above average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 06237, 34.61% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 15.48% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 06237 is 5.96%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 21.61% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.