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Cities in ZIP code 06470

The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 06470. The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 06470 is usually the name of the main post office. When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities. Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.

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Newtown, CT

Stats and Demographics for the 06470 ZIP Code

ZIP code 06470 is located in western Connecticut and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly less than average population density.

The people living in ZIP code 06470 are primarily white. The number of middle aged adults is extremely large while the number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is large. There are also an extremely large number of families and a small number of single adults. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 06470 ZIP code is large compared to other areas of the country.

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 06470 has a small percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more correctional facilities nearby.

The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 06470 were primarily built in the 1960s or the 1970s. Looking at 06470 real estate data, the median home value of $430,700 is extremely high compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly less than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. 06470 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 06470 are most commonly 1 bedrooms. The rent for 1 bedrooms is normally $500-$749/month including utilities. 3+ bedrooms are also common and rent for $1,000+/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 06470 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

For more information, see Newtown, CT real estate.

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $111,125 is extremely high compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly higher than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 06470 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. However, that is not the case in 06470. It has a much lower than average number of people that make it to work in under half an hour. It is much more common for employees to have to travel over 45 minutes to their place of employment than most parts of country which could indicate bad traffic or that people typically live far from where they work.

Schools and Education

The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.

Schools in ZIP Code 06470

ZIP Code 06470 is in the following school districts: Newtown School District, Unified School District #1, and Private. There are 9 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 06470.

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