ZIP Code 06412
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Chester · Middlesex County · Connecticut
- Population
- 3,994
- Median income
- $109,191
- Median home value
- $442,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 47.9%
- Land area
- 41.6 sq mi
96/sq mi
▲ 43% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
▲ 59% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
Median age 54
New York
ZIP code 06412 in Chester, Connecticut has a population of 3,994. The median household income is $109,191, which is 43% above the national average. Median home value is $442,200, 59% above the US average. 47.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06412 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 41.6 square miles in Chester, Middlesex County, Connecticut. The area is home to 3,994 residents, producing a population density of 96 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 06412 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06412 sits at $109,191 (3% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $61,245. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $442,200 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,549 per month, and 73.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06412 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 06412 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 06412
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06412.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06412, Chester, 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
3,994
Population
41.6
Area (sq mi)
96
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06412?
54.0
Median Age
54.6%
Male
45.4%
Female
5.9%
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?
$109,191
Median Household Income
-3% vs state
$61,245
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
1,715
Total Housing Units
1,628
Occupied Units
87
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$442,200
Median Home Value
+2% vs state
$1,549
Median Rent
1969
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
+0.7%
YoY Change (2024)
183
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+83%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06412 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.8% | 133 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 149 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 171 |
| 2023 | +6.1% | 181 |
| 2024 | +0.7% | 183 |
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 115 business establishments in ZIP 06412, employing approximately 1,912 people with a combined annual payroll of $126,802,000.
115
Businesses
1,912
Employees
$126.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 17.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 13.0% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 10 | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 7.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 6.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 5.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.6% |
| Information | 3 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06412 vs 06417 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06417 | Deep River, CT | 4,629 | 2.8 mi |
| 06438 | Haddam, CT | 2,550 | 3.7 mi |
| 06442 | Ivoryton, CT | 2,745 | 4.8 mi |
| 06498 | Westbrook, CT | 6,963 | 6.9 mi |
| 06409 | Centerbrook, CT | 693 | 5.0 mi |
| 06419 | Killingworth, CT | 6,525 | 5.3 mi |
| 06426 | Essex, CT | 3,245 | 5.7 mi |
| 06469 | Moodus, CT | 3,209 | 7.3 mi |
| 06441 | Higganum, CT | 5,438 | 6.4 mi |
| 06413 | Clinton, CT | 13,235 | 7.8 mi |
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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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