Wallingford, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06492
New Haven County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 45,241
- 442/sq mi High-density area
- $105,061
- Median income Above-median income area
- $353,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wallingford pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 442
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06492 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 06492 (Wallingford, CT) rose +6.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.2 in 2023 to 218.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06492 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wallingford, New Haven County, Connecticut, with 45,241 residents across 102.4 square miles, a density of 442 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06492 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,061 (7% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,276. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.3% and unemployment is 3.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $353,600 (19% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,377; owner occupancy is 72.8%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New Haven County, so 06492 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 06492
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wallingford, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06492.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
156 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
153 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
146 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
135 establishments
- Construction
Construction
127 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 06492, Wallingford, 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
45,241
Population
102.4
Area (sq mi)
442
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06492?
42.7
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
9.9%
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?
$105,061
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$54,276
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06492 ranks nationally
Wallingford, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$105,061 Top 16% higher than 84% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,486housing units
19,486
Total Housing Units
18,606
Occupied Units
880
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$353,600
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,377
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
+6.9%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06492 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 149 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 164 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 183 |
| 2023 | +11.4% | 204 |
| 2024 | +6.9% | 218 |
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 1,322 business establishments in ZIP 06492, employing approximately 26,850 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,792,646,000.
1,322
Businesses
26,850
Employees
$1.8B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 156 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 153 | 11.6% |
| Retail trade | 146 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 135 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 127 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 110 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 102 | 7.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 86 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 68 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 64 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 46 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 38 | 2.9% |
| Information | 34 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 24 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 24 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.5% |
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 06492 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06492
Wallingford (06492)
45,241 residents
- 06450
Meriden (06450)
36,493 residents
- 06410
Cheshire (06410)
29,161 residents
- 06451
Meriden (06451)
24,419 residents
- 06473
North Haven (06473)
24,388 residents
- 06518
Hamden (06518)
19,848 residents
- 06471 7,720
North Branford (06471)
7,720 residents
- 06422 7,388
Durham (06422)
7,388 residents
- 06472 6,853
Northford (06472)
6,853 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06492 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06492 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06422
Durham (06422)
$158,857 median income
- 06410
Cheshire (06410)
$145,179 median income
- 06473
North Haven (06473)
$132,829 median income
- 06471
North Branford (06471)
$109,388 median income
- 06518
Hamden (06518)
$106,692 median income
- 06472
Northford (06472)
$105,729 median income
- 06492
Wallingford (06492)
$105,061 median income
- 06455
Middlefield (06455)
$104,180 median income
- 06481
Rockfall (06481)
$84,674 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06492 ranks #7 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 | 5.8 mi |
| 06472 | Northford, CT | 6,853 | 5.6 mi |
| 06450 | Meriden, CT | 36,493 | 5.3 mi |
| 06422 | Durham, CT | 7,388 | 6.3 mi |
| 06473 | North Haven, CT | 24,388 | 6.0 mi |
| 06518 | Hamden, CT | 19,848 | 6.0 mi |
| 06455 | Middlefield, CT | 3,148 | 5.9 mi |
| 06410 | Cheshire, CT | 29,161 | 6.3 mi |
| 06471 | North Branford, CT | 7,720 | 9.0 mi |
| 06481 | Rockfall, CT | 1,277 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06492, 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 (45,241 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 06492 in?
ZIP code 06492 (Wallingford) 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 06492?
ZIP code 06492 in Wallingford, CT has a population of 45,241 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06492?
The median household income in ZIP 06492 is $105,061, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06492?
The median home value in ZIP 06492 is $353,600, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06492?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06492 is White at 81.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06492?
ZIP code 06492 has 1,322 business establishments employing approximately 26,850 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06492?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06492 are: Other services (except public administration) (156), Health care and social assistance (153), Retail trade (146). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06492?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06492 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 06492?
In ZIP code 06492, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.4% 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 06492?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06492 is 24.3 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 06492?
In ZIP code 06492, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06492?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06492 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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