ESSEX, CT  06426

Total Population: 3,285

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Median Home Value

$719,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$104,028

Across all households

Median Age

59.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

66.2%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)92.9%
Two or More Races3.6%
Hispanic or Latino2.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%

Under 18 Years

11.7%

65 Years and Over

34.9%

Male

45.6%

Female

54.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

95.7%

No Health Insurance

2.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

97.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

66.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$104,028

Mean Household Income

$163,508

Per Capita Income

$81,029

Unemployment Rate (16+)

0.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

1.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$719,500

Median Rent

$1,860/mo

Total Housing Units

1,739

Owner-Occupied

80.6%

Renter-Occupied

19.4%

Vacancy Rate

Married Couple Households

50.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

0.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

14.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

34.4%

Average Household Size

1.95

Broadband Internet Access

91.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 06426.