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Beacon Falls, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06403

New Haven County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,033
241/sq mi
$101,516
Median income
$350,300
Median home value
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Beacon Falls pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
241
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06403 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06403 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beacon Falls, New Haven County, Connecticut, home to 6,033 residents across 25.0 square miles, a density of 241 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06403 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,516 (10% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $57,784. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.5%. The typical home here is valued at $350,300 (19% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,921 monthly, and 85.5% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Haven County, so you can benchmark 06403 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 06403

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beacon Falls, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06403.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06403, Beacon Falls, CT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,033

Population

25.0

Area (sq mi)

241

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06403?

48.4

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

9.9%

Foreign-Born

White 77.6%
African American 4.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$101,516

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$57,784

Per Capita Income

2.1%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

32.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06403 ranks nationally

Beacon Falls, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$101,516 Top 18% higher than 82% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,672

Total Housing Units

2,649

Occupied Units

23

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.5%
Renter 14.5%

$350,300

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,921

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06403 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 142
2021 +14.1% 162
2022 +10.9% 180
2023 +13.2% 203
2024 +6.5% 216

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 86 business establishments in ZIP 06403, employing approximately 1,091 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,551,000.

86

Businesses

1,091

Employees

$69.6M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 23 26.7%
Manufacturing 11 12.8%
Wholesale trade 9 10.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 7 8.1%
Accommodation and food services 6 7.0%
Health care and social assistance 5 5.8%
Retail trade 4 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 06403 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06403 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 06403 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 06403 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
06770 Naugatuck, CT 31,975 3.5 mi
06524 Bethany, CT 5,563 3.4 mi
06478 Oxford, CT 12,683 4.1 mi
06483 Seymour, CT 16,540 4.3 mi
06401 Ansonia, CT 19,237 6.6 mi
06708 Waterbury, CT 29,418 7.7 mi
06706 Waterbury, CT 14,324 6.7 mi
06525 Woodbridge, CT 8,990 6.2 mi
06702 Waterbury, CT 3,654 8.2 mi
06418 Derby, CT 12,914 7.9 mi

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Related Areas

New Haven County Beacon Falls, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06403 in? ▼
ZIP code 06403 (Beacon Falls) is located in New Haven County, Connecticut. New Haven County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/new-haven-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06403? ▼
ZIP code 06403 in Beacon Falls, CT has a population of 6,033 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06403? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06403 is $101,516, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06403? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06403 is $350,300, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06403? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06403 is White at 77.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06403? ▼
ZIP code 06403 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 1,091 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06403? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06403 are: Construction (23), Manufacturing (11), Wholesale trade (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06403? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06403 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06403? ▼
In ZIP code 06403, 71.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 06403? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06403 is 32.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06403? ▼
In ZIP code 06403, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06403? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06403 is 2.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.