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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
$158,857
Median income
$424,800
Median home value
47.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $69,217. Poverty here runs at 3.4%, with unemployment measured at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $424,800 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $1,154 per month, and 93.2% of occupied units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06422, plus 6 more within Middlesex County, give a clearer read than the 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 06422

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Durham, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06422.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 06422?

45.5

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 88.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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

$69,217

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06422 ranks nationally

Durham, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$158,857 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,022

Total Housing Units

2,986

Occupied Units

36

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.2%
Renter 6.8%

$424,800

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$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

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ZIP 06422 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 06422 ranks #6 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 06422 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 06422 ranks #2 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Middlesex County

06457 standard
Middletown, CT
Pop: 47,648
06416 standard
Cromwell, CT
Pop: 14,005
06413 standard
Clinton, CT
Pop: 13,235
06424 standard
East Hampton, CT
Pop: 12,808
06475 standard
Old Saybrook, CT
Pop: 10,242
06480 standard
Portland, CT
Pop: 9,508

Related Areas

Middlesex County Durham, CT Connecticut

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.

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