Meriden, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06450
New Haven County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,493
- 1,004/sq mi High-density area
- $71,250
- Median income Near-median income area
- $242,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Meriden pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,004
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06450 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 06450 (Meriden, CT) rose +10.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.8 in 2023 to 232.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06450 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Meriden, New Haven County, Connecticut, with 36,493 residents across 36.3 square miles, a density of 1,004 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06450 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,250 (37% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,885. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $242,600 (44% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,355; owner occupancy is 62.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New Haven County, so 06450 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 06450
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Meriden, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06450.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
121 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
98 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
77 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
77 establishments
- Construction
Construction
70 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 06450, Meriden, 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
36,493
Population
36.3
Area (sq mi)
1,004
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06450?
39.0
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
11.1%
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?
$71,250
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$37,885
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06450 ranks nationally
Meriden, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$71,250 49th percentile higher than 49% of 30,318 US 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
15,685housing units
15,685
Total Housing Units
14,609
Occupied Units
1,076
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$242,600
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$1,355
Median Rent
1963
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
+10.7%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06450 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 147 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 164 |
| 2022 | +20.7% | 198 |
| 2023 | +5.8% | 210 |
| 2024 | +10.7% | 232 |
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 731 business establishments in ZIP 06450, employing approximately 13,494 people with a combined annual payroll of $780,584,000.
731
Businesses
13,494
Employees
$780.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 121 | 16.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 98 | 13.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 77 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 77 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 70 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 48 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 47 | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 38 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.8% |
| Information | 12 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 0.8% |
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 06450 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
- 06051
New Britain (06051)
30,519 residents
- 06410
Cheshire (06410)
29,161 residents
- 06451
Meriden (06451)
24,419 residents
- 06037 18,565
Berlin (06037)
18,565 residents
- 06052 7,858
New Britain (06052)
7,858 residents
- 06455 3,148
Middlefield (06455)
3,148 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06450 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06450 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06410
Cheshire (06410)
$145,179 median income
- 06037
Berlin (06037)
$116,042 median income
- 06492
Wallingford (06492)
$105,061 median income
- 06455
Middlefield (06455)
$104,180 median income
- 06023
East Berlin (06023)
$100,317 median income
- 06481
Rockfall (06481)
$84,674 median income
- 06052
New Britain (06052)
$80,506 median income
- 06457
Middletown (06457)
$79,463 median income
- 06451
Meriden (06451)
$71,255 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06450 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06451 | Meriden, CT | 24,419 | 2.6 mi |
| 06481 | Rockfall, CT | 1,277 | 3.8 mi |
| 06455 | Middlefield, CT | 3,148 | 3.2 mi |
| 06037 | Berlin, CT | 18,565 | 5.4 mi |
| 06492 | Wallingford, CT | 45,241 | 5.3 mi |
| 06457 | Middletown, CT | 47,648 | 6.2 mi |
| 06023 | East Berlin, CT | 1,296 | 6.2 mi |
| 06051 | New Britain, CT | 30,519 | 9.1 mi |
| 06410 | Cheshire, CT | 29,161 | 6.9 mi |
| 06052 | New Britain, CT | 7,858 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06450, 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 (36,493 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 06450 in?
ZIP code 06450 (Meriden) is located in New Haven County, Connecticut. New Haven County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/new-haven-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06450?
ZIP code 06450 in Meriden, CT has a population of 36,493 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06450?
The median household income in ZIP 06450 is $71,250, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06450?
The median home value in ZIP 06450 is $242,600, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06450?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06450 is White at 56.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06450?
ZIP code 06450 has 731 business establishments employing approximately 13,494 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06450?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06450 are: Retail trade (121), Health care and social assistance (98), Accommodation and food services (77). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06450?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06450 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 06450?
In ZIP code 06450, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 06450?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06450 is 22.2 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 06450?
In ZIP code 06450, approximately 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06450?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06450 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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