Cheshire, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06410
New Haven County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,161
- 346/sq mi High-density area
- $145,179
- Median income Above-median income area
- $438,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cheshire pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 346
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06410 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06410 (Cheshire, CT) rose +9.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 194.5 in 2023 to 213.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06410 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cheshire, New Haven County, Connecticut, with 29,161 residents across 84.4 square miles, a density of 346 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06410 skews affluent, with a median household income of $145,179 (28% above the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $65,660. The poverty rate is 5.1%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $438,900 (1% above the average Connecticut ZIP) and median rent is $1,386; 86.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New Haven County, so 06410 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 06410
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cheshire, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06410.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
115 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
82 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
62 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
61 establishments
- Construction
Construction
60 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06410, Cheshire, 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
29,161
Population
84.4
Area (sq mi)
346
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06410?
44.8
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
12.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$145,179
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$65,660
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06410 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Cheshire, CT household income vs. every Connecticut ZIP code
Median household income among 270 reporting Connecticut ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$145,179 Top 16% higher than 84% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,745housing units
10,745
Total Housing Units
10,285
Occupied Units
460
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$438,900
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,386
Median Rent
1973
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
+9.6%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06410 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 142 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 158 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 180 |
| 2023 | +8.1% | 195 |
| 2024 | +9.6% | 213 |
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 706 business establishments in ZIP 06410, employing approximately 14,692 people with a combined annual payroll of $933,025,000.
706
Businesses
14,692
Employees
$933.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 115 | 16.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 82 | 11.6% |
| Retail trade | 62 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 61 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 60 | 8.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 56 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 53 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 51 | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 2.1% |
| Information | 14 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 1.3% |
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 06410 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06450
Meriden (06450)
36,493 residents
- 06489
Southington (06489)
32,067 residents
- 06410
Cheshire (06410)
29,161 residents
- 06705
Waterbury (06705)
27,122 residents
- 06451
Meriden (06451)
24,419 residents
- 06518
Hamden (06518)
19,848 residents
- 06706 14,324
Waterbury (06706)
14,324 residents
- 06479 10,431
Plantsville (06479)
10,431 residents
- 06712 9,376
Prospect (06712)
9,376 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06410 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06410 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06410
Cheshire (06410)
$145,179 median income
- 06444
Marion (06444)
$139,830 median income
- 06489
Southington (06489)
$126,465 median income
- 06712
Prospect (06712)
$126,394 median income
- 06479
Plantsville (06479)
$114,346 median income
- 06518
Hamden (06518)
$106,692 median income
- 06451
Meriden (06451)
$71,255 median income
- 06450
Meriden (06450)
$71,250 median income
- 06705 $53,954
Waterbury (06705)
$53,954 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06410 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06467 | Milldale, CT | 157 | 3.9 mi |
| 06479 | Plantsville, CT | 10,431 | 4.5 mi |
| 06444 | Marion, CT | 370 | 3.8 mi |
| 06712 | Prospect, CT | 9,376 | 3.8 mi |
| 06518 | Hamden, CT | 19,848 | 5.8 mi |
| 06451 | Meriden, CT | 24,419 | 4.7 mi |
| 06705 | Waterbury, CT | 27,122 | 5.3 mi |
| 06489 | Southington, CT | 32,067 | 7.2 mi |
| 06706 | Waterbury, CT | 14,324 | 6.3 mi |
| 06450 | Meriden, CT | 36,493 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06410, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (29,161 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 06410 in?
ZIP code 06410 (Cheshire) 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 06410?
ZIP code 06410 in Cheshire, CT has a population of 29,161 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06410?
The median household income in ZIP 06410 is $145,179, which is 90% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06410?
The median home value in ZIP 06410 is $438,900, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06410?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06410 is White at 74.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06410?
ZIP code 06410 has 706 business establishments employing approximately 14,692 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06410?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06410 are: Health care and social assistance (115), Professional, scientific, and technical services (82), Retail trade (62). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06410?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06410 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 06410?
In ZIP code 06410, 76.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.8% 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 06410?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06410 is 28.9 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 06410?
In ZIP code 06410, approximately 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06410?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06410 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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