ZIP Code 06751

standard

Source:

Bethlehem · Litchfield County · Connecticut

Population
3,577

73/sq mi

Median income
$108,929

▲ 43% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$410,900

▲ 48% vs US

higher than 80% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
39.2%

Median age 51.5

Land area
49.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 06751 in Bethlehem, Connecticut has a population of 3,577. The median household income is $108,929, which is 43% above the national average. Median home value is $410,900, 48% above the US average. 39.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06751 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 49.1 square miles in Bethlehem, Litchfield County, Connecticut. The area is home to 3,577 residents, producing a population density of 73 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 06751 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06751 sits at $108,929 (4% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $55,531. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $410,900 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $1,127 per month, and 70.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06751 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Litchfield County, so you can benchmark 06751 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 06751

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06751.

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 06751, Bethlehem, 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

3,577

Population

49.1

Area (sq mi)

73

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 06751?

51.5

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$108,929

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$55,531

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 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 69.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,568

Total Housing Units

1,448

Occupied Units

120

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.2%
Renter 29.8%

$410,900

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$1,127

Median Rent

1976

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

-30.8%

YoY Change (2024)

196

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+96%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06751 have decreased 30.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 139
2021 +14.1% 158
2022 +11.0% 176
2023 +61.3% 283
2024 -30.8% 196

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 82 business establishments in ZIP 06751, employing approximately 1,064 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,071,000.

82

Businesses

1,064

Employees

$51.1M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 23 28.1%
Health care and social assistance 12 14.6%
Other services (except public administration) 12 14.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 5 6.1%
Retail trade 4 4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.7%

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 06751 vs 06763 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
06763 Morris, CT 2,033 3.8 mi
06758 Lakeside, CT 354 3.0 mi
06798 Woodbury, CT 9,984 5.3 mi
06793 Washington, CT 1,140 4.0 mi
06795 Watertown, CT 14,144 4.8 mi
06759 Litchfield, CT 5,720 8.3 mi
06794 Washington Depot, CT 1,065 5.8 mi
06750 Bantam, CT 1,446 6.5 mi
06787 Thomaston, CT 7,975 6.9 mi
06783 Roxbury, CT 2,228 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Litchfield County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06751 in?
ZIP code 06751 (Bethlehem) is located in Litchfield County, Connecticut. Litchfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/litchfield-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06751?
ZIP code 06751 in Bethlehem, CT has a population of 3,577 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06751?
The median household income in ZIP 06751 is $108,929, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06751?
The median home value in ZIP 06751 is $410,900, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06751?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06751 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06751?
ZIP code 06751 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 1,064 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06751?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06751 are: Construction (23), Health care and social assistance (12), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06751?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06751 decreased by 30.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. 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 06751?
In ZIP code 06751, 69.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.2% 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 06751?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06751 is 29.0 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 06751?
In ZIP code 06751, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06751?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06751 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Bethlehem, CT

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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.

PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.