Durham, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06422
Middlesex County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,388
- 121/sq mi High-density area
- $158,857
- Median income Above-median income area
- $424,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Durham pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 121
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06422 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 06422 (Durham, CT) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 193.1 in 2023 to 204.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06422 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Durham, Middlesex County, Connecticut, home to 7,388 residents across 61.3 square miles, a density of 121 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06422 skews affluent, with a median household income of $158,857 (40% above the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $69,217. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.4% and unemployment is 3.6%. Median home value is $424,800 (2% below the average Connecticut ZIP) and median rent is $1,154; 93.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 06422 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 06422
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Durham, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06422.
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 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 06422, Durham, 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
7,388
Population
61.3
Area (sq mi)
121
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06422?
45.5
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
1.2%
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?
$158,857
Median Household Income
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$69,217
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06422 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Durham, 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)
$158,857 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
3,022housing units
3,022
Total Housing Units
2,986
Occupied Units
36
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$424,800
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,154
Median Rent
1976
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
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
204
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+104%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06422 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.2% | 137 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 150 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 172 |
| 2023 | +12.5% | 193 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 204 |
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 161 business establishments in ZIP 06422, employing approximately 2,451 people with a combined annual payroll of $128,880,000.
161
Businesses
2,451
Employees
$128.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 30 | 18.6% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 11.8% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 8.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 6.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.9% |
| Information | 3 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.9% |
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 06422 vs 06455 →
ZIP 06422 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06457
Middletown (06457)
47,648 residents
- 06492
Wallingford (06492)
45,241 residents
- 06450
Meriden (06450)
36,493 residents
- 06437
Guilford (06437)
22,375 residents
- 06443 18,269
Madison (06443)
18,269 residents
- 06422 7,388
Durham (06422)
7,388 residents
- 06472 6,853
Northford (06472)
6,853 residents
- 06419 6,525
Killingworth (06419)
6,525 residents
- 06441 5,438
Higganum (06441)
5,438 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06422 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06422 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06443
Madison (06443)
$168,462 median income
- 06422
Durham (06422)
$158,857 median income
- 06419
Killingworth (06419)
$140,655 median income
- 06437
Guilford (06437)
$137,615 median income
- 06441
Higganum (06441)
$111,250 median income
- 06472
Northford (06472)
$105,729 median income
- 06492
Wallingford (06492)
$105,061 median income
- 06455
Middlefield (06455)
$104,180 median income
- 06481
Rockfall (06481)
$84,674 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06422 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06455 | Middlefield, CT | 3,148 | 4.1 mi |
| 06481 | Rockfall, CT | 1,277 | 5.0 mi |
| 06441 | Higganum, CT | 5,438 | 5.5 mi |
| 06457 | Middletown, CT | 47,648 | 6.1 mi |
| 06492 | Wallingford, CT | 45,241 | 6.3 mi |
| 06437 | Guilford, CT | 22,375 | 8.9 mi |
| 06450 | Meriden, CT | 36,493 | 6.8 mi |
| 06443 | Madison, CT | 18,269 | 8.9 mi |
| 06472 | Northford, CT | 6,853 | 7.5 mi |
| 06419 | Killingworth, CT | 6,525 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06422, 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 (7,388 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 06422 in?
ZIP code 06422 (Durham) 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 06422?
ZIP code 06422 in Durham, CT has a population of 7,388 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06422?
The median household income in ZIP 06422 is $158,857, which is 108% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06422?
The median home value in ZIP 06422 is $424,800, which is 53% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06422?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06422 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06422?
ZIP code 06422 has 161 business establishments employing approximately 2,451 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06422?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06422 are: Construction (30), Retail trade (19), Manufacturing (15). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06422?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06422 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. 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 06422?
In ZIP code 06422, 73.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.9% 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 06422?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06422 is 23.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06422?
In ZIP code 06422, approximately 93.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06422?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06422 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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