ZIP Code 06409

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Centerbrook · Middlesex County · Connecticut

Population
693

198/sq mi

Median income
$107,909

▲ 41% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$387,300

▲ 39% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
46.9%

Median age 43

Land area
3.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 06409 in Centerbrook, Connecticut has a population of 693. The median household income is $107,909, which is 41% above the national average. Median home value is $387,300, 39% above the US average. 46.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06409 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.5 square miles in Centerbrook, Middlesex County, Connecticut. The area is home to 693 residents, producing a population density of 198 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 06409 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06409 sits at $107,909 (5% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $51,560. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $387,300 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $1,444 per month, and 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06409 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 06409 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 06409

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06409.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06409, Centerbrook, CT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

693

Population

3.5

Area (sq mi)

198

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06409?

43.0

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

10.8%

Foreign-Born

White 83.3%
African American 8.6%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$107,909

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$51,560

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.9%

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

What does housing look like?

321

Total Housing Units

321

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.3%
Renter 22.7%

$387,300

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$1,444

Median Rent

1951

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 67 business establishments in ZIP 06409, employing approximately 749 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,429,000.

67

Businesses

749

Employees

$52.4M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 20.9%
Health care and social assistance 10 14.9%
Construction 8 11.9%
Retail trade 7 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 6 9.0%
Wholesale trade 5 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 6.0%
Manufacturing 3 4.5%
Finance and insurance 3 4.5%
Other services (except public administration) 3 4.5%

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 Code City Population Distance
06426 Essex, CT 3,245 1.1 mi
06442 Ivoryton, CT 2,745 1.4 mi
06417 Deep River, CT 4,629 2.5 mi
06475 Old Saybrook, CT 10,242 3.9 mi
06498 Westbrook, CT 6,963 3.9 mi
06371 Old Lyme, CT 9,952 4.9 mi
06412 Chester, CT 3,994 5.0 mi
06423 East Haddam, CT 5,097 8.2 mi
06413 Clinton, CT 13,235 6.8 mi
06438 Haddam, CT 2,550 8.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06409 in?
ZIP code 06409 (Centerbrook) is located in Middlesex County, Connecticut. Middlesex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/middlesex-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06409?
ZIP code 06409 in Centerbrook, CT has a population of 693 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06409?
The median household income in ZIP 06409 is $107,909, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06409?
The median home value in ZIP 06409 is $387,300, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06409?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06409 is White at 83.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06409?
ZIP code 06409 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 749 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06409?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06409 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (14), Health care and social assistance (10), Construction (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06409?
In ZIP code 06409, 72.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06409?
In ZIP code 06409, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06409?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06409 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Centerbrook, CT

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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