ZIP Code 06424
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East Hampton · Middlesex County · Connecticut
- Population
- 12,808
- Median income
- $123,680
- Median home value
- $347,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 38.8%
- Land area
- 104.3 sq mi
123/sq mi
▲ 62% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 44
New York
ZIP code 06424 in East Hampton, Connecticut has a population of 12,808. The median household income is $123,680, which is 62% above the national average. Median home value is $347,800, 25% above the US average. 38.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06424 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 104.3 square miles in East Hampton, Middlesex County, Connecticut. The area is home to 12,808 residents, producing a population density of 123 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 06424 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06424 sits at $123,680 (9% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $57,391. The poverty rate stands at 3.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $347,800 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,408 per month, and 85.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06424 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 06424 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 06424
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$57,391
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06424 vs 06414 →
| 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 |
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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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