East Hampton, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06424
Middlesex County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,808
- 123/sq mi High-density area
- $123,680
- Median income Above-median income area
- $347,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
East Hampton pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 123
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06424 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 06424 (East Hampton, CT) rose +12.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 203.6 in 2023 to 229.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06424 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Hampton, Middlesex County, Connecticut, home to 12,808 residents across 104.3 square miles, a density of 123 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06424 skews affluent, with a median household income of $123,680 (9% above the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,391. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.5% and unemployment is 3.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $347,800 (20% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,408; owner occupancy is 85.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 06424 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 06424
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Hampton, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06424.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 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 06424, East Hampton, 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
12,808
Population
104.3
Area (sq mi)
123
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06424?
44.0
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
4.6%
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?
$123,680
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$57,391
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06424 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
East Hampton, 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)
$123,680 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
5,511housing units
5,511
Total Housing Units
5,171
Occupied Units
340
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$347,800
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,408
Median Rent
1977
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
+12.5%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06424 have increased 12.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 149 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 163 |
| 2022 | +11.2% | 182 |
| 2023 | +12.1% | 204 |
| 2024 | +12.5% | 229 |
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 181 business establishments in ZIP 06424, employing approximately 1,618 people with a combined annual payroll of $92,665,000.
181
Businesses
1,618
Employees
$92.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 27 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 12.7% |
| Construction | 22 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.8% |
| Utilities | 4 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.2% |
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 06424 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
- 06033
Glastonbury (06033)
28,762 residents
- 06424 12,808
East Hampton (06424)
12,808 residents
- 06480 9,508
Portland (06480)
9,508 residents
- 06447 6,404
Marlborough (06447)
6,404 residents
- 06073 5,651
South Glastonbury (06073)
5,651 residents
- 06441 5,438
Higganum (06441)
5,438 residents
- 06469 3,209
Moodus (06469)
3,209 residents
- 06438 2,550
Haddam (06438)
2,550 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06424 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06424 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06073
South Glastonbury (06073)
$201,477 median income
- 06033
Glastonbury (06033)
$149,962 median income
- 06447
Marlborough (06447)
$142,105 median income
- 06414
Cobalt (06414)
$131,090 median income
- 06456
Middle Haddam (06456)
$128,542 median income
- 06424
East Hampton (06424)
$123,680 median income
- 06438
Haddam (06438)
$121,429 median income
- 06480
Portland (06480)
$118,929 median income
- 06441
Higganum (06441)
$111,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06424 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06414 | Cobalt, CT | 214 | 2.7 mi |
| 06456 | Middle Haddam, CT | 295 | 2.7 mi |
| 06438 | Haddam, CT | 2,550 | 7.0 mi |
| 06469 | Moodus, CT | 3,209 | 4.6 mi |
| 06480 | Portland, CT | 9,508 | 5.1 mi |
| 06447 | Marlborough, CT | 6,404 | 5.8 mi |
| 06073 | South Glastonbury, CT | 5,651 | 7.5 mi |
| 06457 | Middletown, CT | 47,648 | 7.8 mi |
| 06441 | Higganum, CT | 5,438 | 7.5 mi |
| 06033 | Glastonbury, CT | 28,762 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06424, 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 (12,808 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 06424 in?
ZIP code 06424 (East Hampton) 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 06424?
ZIP code 06424 in East Hampton, CT has a population of 12,808 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06424?
The median household income in ZIP 06424 is $123,680, which is 62% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06424?
The median home value in ZIP 06424 is $347,800, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06424?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06424 is White at 87.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06424?
ZIP code 06424 has 181 business establishments employing approximately 1,618 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06424?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06424 are: Retail trade (27), Other services (except public administration) (23), Construction (22). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06424?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06424 increased by 12.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 06424?
In ZIP code 06424, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.8% 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 06424?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06424 is 29.7 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 06424?
In ZIP code 06424, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06424?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06424 is 3.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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