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Bethlehem, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06751

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

3,577
73/sq mi
$108,929
Median income
$410,900
Median home value
39.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bethlehem pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
73
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06751 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06751 covers 49.1 square miles in Bethlehem, Litchfield County, Connecticut (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,577 residents on file, a density of 73 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06751 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Litchfield County, letting you compare 06751 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 06751

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bethlehem, CT

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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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

How ZIP 06751 ranks nationally

Bethlehem, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,929 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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

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ZIP 06751 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 06751 ranks #5 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 06751 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 06751 ranks #5 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
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

06790 standard
Torrington, CT
Pop: 36,482
06776 standard
New Milford, CT
Pop: 26,889
06795 standard
Watertown, CT
Pop: 14,144
06098 standard
Winsted, CT
Pop: 12,426
06798 standard
Woodbury, CT
Pop: 9,984
06786 standard
Terryville, CT
Pop: 9,867

Related Areas

Litchfield County Bethlehem, CT Connecticut

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.

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