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Middletown, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06457

Middlesex County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

47,648
449/sq mi
$79,463
Median income
$295,300
Median home value
40.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Middletown pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
449
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06457 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06457 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, with 47,648 residents across 106.2 square miles, a density of 449 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06457 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,463 (30% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $46,213. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.8%. Median home value sits at $295,300 (32% below the state average), median rent at $1,446 a month, and owner-occupancy at 52.9%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06457, 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 06457

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Middletown, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06457.

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 06457, Middletown, 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

47,648

Population

106.2

Area (sq mi)

449

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06457?

39.0

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

13.5%

Foreign-Born

White 65.5%
African American 15.0%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%

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?

$79,463

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$46,213

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06457 ranks nationally

Middletown, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,463 Top 39% higher than 61% 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

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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 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.2%

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

What does housing look like?

21,621

Total Housing Units

20,385

Occupied Units

1,236

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.9%
Renter 47.1%

$295,300

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$1,446

Median Rent

1972

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

+12.0%

YoY Change (2024)

222

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+122%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06457 have increased 12.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 146
2021 +11.8% 163
2022 +12.4% 183
2023 +8.2% 198
2024 +12.0% 222

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 1,086 business establishments in ZIP 06457, employing approximately 25,023 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,858,133,000.

1,086

Businesses

25,023

Employees

$1.9B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 188 17.3%
Other services (except public administration) 134 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 130 12.0%
Retail trade 129 11.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 95 8.8%
Construction 84 7.7%
Wholesale trade 52 4.8%
Manufacturing 51 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 47 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 4.2%
Finance and insurance 40 3.7%
Information 24 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 1.8%
Educational services 19 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 16 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 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 06457 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 06457 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 06457 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 06457 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
06481 Rockfall, CT 1,277 2.5 mi
06416 Cromwell, CT 14,005 4.6 mi
06455 Middlefield, CT 3,148 3.9 mi
06456 Middle Haddam, CT 295 5.4 mi
06422 Durham, CT 7,388 6.1 mi
06480 Portland, CT 9,508 4.9 mi
06067 Rocky Hill, CT 19,709 7.6 mi
06414 Cobalt, CT 214 5.3 mi
06023 East Berlin, CT 1,296 5.7 mi
06450 Meriden, CT 36,493 6.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Middlesex County

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
06422 standard
Durham, CT
Pop: 7,388

Related Areas

Middlesex County Middletown, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06457 in? ▼
ZIP code 06457 (Middletown) 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 06457? ▼
ZIP code 06457 in Middletown, CT has a population of 47,648 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06457? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06457 is $79,463, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06457? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06457 is $295,300, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06457? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06457 is White at 65.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06457? ▼
ZIP code 06457 has 1,086 business establishments employing approximately 25,023 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06457? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06457 are: Health care and social assistance (188), Other services (except public administration) (134), Accommodation and food services (130). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06457? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06457 increased by 12.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 06457? ▼
In ZIP code 06457, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.2% 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 06457? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06457 is 23.5 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 06457? ▼
In ZIP code 06457, approximately 52.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06457? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06457 is 12.0% 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.