ZIP Code 06469

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Moodus · Middlesex County · Connecticut

Population
3,209

123/sq mi

Median income
$104,888

▲ 37% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$300,000

▲ 8% vs US

higher than 67% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
33.3%

Median age 44.9

Land area
26.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 06469 in Moodus, Connecticut has a population of 3,209. The median household income is $104,888, which is 37% above the national average. Median home value is $300,000, 8% above the US average. 33.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06469 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 26.0 square miles in Moodus, Middlesex County, Connecticut. The area is home to 3,209 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 06469 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06469 sits at $104,888 (7% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $50,469. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $300,000 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $1,196 per month, and 75.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06469 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 06469 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 06469

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06469.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06469, Moodus, 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

3,209

Population

26.0

Area (sq mi)

123

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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Who lives in ZIP 06469?

44.9

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$104,888

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$50,469

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,310

Total Housing Units

1,263

Occupied Units

47

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.2%
Renter 24.8%

$300,000

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$1,196

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.7%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06469 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.1% 141
2021 +12.7% 159
2022 +18.2% 188
2023 +1.4% 191
2024 +9.7% 209

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 51 business establishments in ZIP 06469, employing approximately 402 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,576,000.

51

Businesses

402

Employees

$17.6M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 11 21.6%
Retail trade 6 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 6 11.8%
Construction 5 9.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 5 9.8%

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 06469 vs 06423 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
06423 East Haddam, CT 5,097 4.2 mi
06438 Haddam, CT 2,550 4.6 mi
06424 East Hampton, CT 12,808 4.6 mi
06447 Marlborough, CT 6,404 8.6 mi
06456 Middle Haddam, CT 295 5.7 mi
06412 Chester, CT 3,994 7.3 mi
06415 Colchester, CT 16,857 6.2 mi
06417 Deep River, CT 4,629 9.7 mi
06414 Cobalt, CT 214 6.9 mi
06441 Higganum, CT 5,438 7.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06469 in?
ZIP code 06469 (Moodus) 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 06469?
ZIP code 06469 in Moodus, CT has a population of 3,209 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06469?
The median household income in ZIP 06469 is $104,888, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06469?
The median home value in ZIP 06469 is $300,000, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06469?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06469 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06469?
ZIP code 06469 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 402 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06469?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06469 are: Health care and social assistance (11), Retail trade (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06469?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06469 increased by 9.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 06469?
In ZIP code 06469, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% 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 06469?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06469 is 26.4 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 06469?
In ZIP code 06469, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06469?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06469 is 2.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Moodus, CT

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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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