| City: | Cobalt, Connecticut |
| Planning Region: | Lower Ct River Vly Planning Region |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:14:04 PM |
| Population: | 330 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 860 / 959 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.5636, -72.5568 |
| Land Area: | 1.061 sq mi |
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The area blends rural and historical character. Streets like Depot Hill Road, Old Depot Hill Road, and Grist Mill Lane Road point to the community's industrial past, while newer roads like Stagecoach Run and Timber Trail serve residential areas. Most delivery points cluster along West High Street, Depot Hill Road, and Gadpouch Road. Two rural carrier routes handle the limited street delivery outside the PO Box system.
Street names reveal Cobalt's transition from an industrial past to a rural residential community. Roads referencing depots, mills, and old transportation routes share the landscape with modern developments named for natural features.
ZIP Code 06414 has 330 residents and 111 households (average 2.60 persons per household). The median age is 50.5 years, significantly older than the state (41.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.6% male and 52.4% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (82.7%, much higher than the state average of 66.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 330Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 302Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 311.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $131,090Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 111Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $356,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.60Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.86Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 278 | 431 | 321 | 110 | 108 | 113 | 93 | 91 | 134 | 142 | 112 | 334 | 407 | 302 |
| Decennial Census | 214 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 330 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 50.5
Male Median Age: 48.9
Female Median Age: 51
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 10 |
| Female | 8 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 10 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
| Total | 9 | 18 | 20 | 26 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 27 | 7 | 33 | 16 | 18 | 33 | 23 | 12 | 15 | 19 |
| White: | 273 | 87.22% |
| Black: | 7 | 2.24% |
| Hispanic:* | 19 | 6.07% |
| Asian: | 4 | 1.28% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.64% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.64% |
| Other: | 6 | 1.92% |
| Total: | 313 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 157 | 47.58% | 48.9 years |
| Females: | 173 | 52.42% | 51.0 years |
| Total: | 330 | 100% | 50.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 255 | 84.44% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 46 | 15.23% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 1 | 0.33% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.33% |
| Total Population: | 302 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 301 | 99.67% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1 | 0.33% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $131,090, which is far above the national median ($78,538), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $68,374. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $131,282 for nonfamily households (a difference of $131,282). By gender, male median income is $91,186 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $91,186 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 75.4%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 17.8%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (71.9%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $160,839 | $160,625 | $132,574 | $132,778 | $94,167 | $0 | $0 | $199,464 | $201,607 | $213,571 | $0 | $126,360 | $131,090 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $161,018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $200,556 | $203,194 | $213,571 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $67,115 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $121,278 | $126,118 | $131,282 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $161,018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $65,761 | $69,135 | $69,583 | $73,056 | $72,250 | $78,958 | $85,889 | $88,618 | $91,186 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $133,929 | $138,409 | $0 |
| Employed: | 139 | 62.05% |
| Unemployed: | 30 | 13.39% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 55 | 24.55% |
| Total: | 224 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 100 | 71.94% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 39 | 28.06% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 139 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $356,000, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $98,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (59.30% with a mortgage, 40.70% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $233,200 | $237,500 | $402,900 | $411,100 | $350,000 | $228,800 | $233,300 | $257,100 | $246,700 | $266,700 | $334,700 | $329,400 | $356,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 51 | 59.30% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 35 | 40.70% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 86 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 86 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 86 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 71 | 82.56% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 15 | 17.44% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 86 | 100% |
In 2024, 11.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 98.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 40.60%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 62.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 34.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 34.30 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (55.56%). College enrollment is 8.33%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 1 | 0.52% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2 | 1.03% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 81 | 41.75% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3 | 1.55% |
| Associate's degree: | 84 | 43.30% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 14 | 7.22% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9 | 4.64% |
| Total: | 194 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 191 | 98.45% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 23 | 11.86% |
| Private Insurance: | 112 | 39.02% |
| Public Insurance: | 160 | 55.75% |
| No Insurance: | 15 | 5.23% |
| Total: | 287 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 272 | 94.77% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 34.3% | 62.5% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 39 | 36.11% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 60 | 55.56% |
| College or graduate school: | 9 | 8.33% |
| Total: | 108 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 99 | 91.67% |
ZIP Code 06414 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 65 people with an annual payroll of $3,673,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,303Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $943,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,673,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 65Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 06414 is located in Lower Ct River Vly Planning Region, Connecticut, within the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25540) and Connecticut's 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 1,212,381 people, about 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 06414. It covers 1.061 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CTSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 25540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 1,212,381Source: Census |
| MSA: | New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.061 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01,02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 675.45, 1987.68 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | New Haven-Meriden, CT PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 06414 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.