PlainZIP

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
$71,250
Median income
$242,600
Median home value
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $37,885. Local economic indicators show a 13.1% poverty rate alongside 7.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $242,600 (44% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,355 monthly, and 62.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Haven County, so you can benchmark 06450 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 06450

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Meriden, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06450.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 06450?

39.0

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

11.1%

Foreign-Born

White 56.3%
African American 8.2%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 37.1%

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

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

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

What does housing look like?

15,685

Total Housing Units

14,609

Occupied Units

1,076

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.3%
Renter 37.7%

$242,600

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 06450 vs 06451 →

ZIP 06450 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 06450 ranks #3 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 06450 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 06450 ranks #null 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
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

More ZIP Codes in New Haven County

06516 standard
West Haven, CT
Pop: 55,564
06511 standard
New Haven, CT
Pop: 53,600
06492 standard
Wallingford, CT
Pop: 45,241
06513 standard
New Haven, CT
Pop: 38,978
06460 standard
Milford, CT
Pop: 38,207
06770 standard
Naugatuck, CT
Pop: 31,975

Related Areas

New Haven County Meriden, CT Connecticut

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.

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