% of Population on Food Stamps or SNAP (Last 12 Months), by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Connecticut

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Urban centers such as Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, and Waterbury exhibit the highest SNAP participation rates, with several zip codes reaching 35–50%, forming distinct high-need clusters in the central and southern portions of the state. In sharp contrast, suburban and exurban zip codes in Fairfield County's interior, the Farmington Valley, and much of eastern Connecticut's Quiet Corner register rates near 0–5%, underscoring a pronounced urban-suburban divide. A notable gradient is visible radiating outward from each major city, where SNAP usage drops rapidly within just one or two adjacent zip codes, highlighting the geographic concentration of food assistance reliance.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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