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 Moderate-density area
- $108,929
- Median income Above-median income area
- $410,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06751 (Bethlehem, CT) fell -30.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 283.1 in 2023 to 196.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,531. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $410,900 (5% below the average Connecticut ZIP) and median rent is $1,127; 70.2% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Litchfield County, so 06751 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 06751
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bethlehem, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06751.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 06751?
51.5
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
7.0%
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?
$108,929
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$55,531
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06751 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Bethlehem, CT household income vs. every Connecticut ZIP code
Median household income among 270 reporting Connecticut ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$108,929 Top 46% higher than 54% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,568housing units
1,568
Total Housing Units
1,448
Occupied Units
120
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$410,900
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06751 vs 06763 →
ZIP 06751 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06795
Watertown (06795)
14,144 residents
- 06798
Woodbury (06798)
9,984 residents
- 06787
Thomaston (06787)
7,975 residents
- 06759
Litchfield (06759)
5,720 residents
- 06751 3,577
Bethlehem (06751)
3,577 residents
- 06783 2,228
Roxbury (06783)
2,228 residents
- 06763 2,033
Morris (06763)
2,033 residents
- 06750 1,446
Bantam (06750)
1,446 residents
- 06793 1,140
Washington (06793)
1,140 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06751 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06751 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06798
Woodbury (06798)
$131,480 median income
- 06783
Roxbury (06783)
$123,864 median income
- 06793
Washington (06793)
$121,250 median income
- 06763
Morris (06763)
$109,853 median income
- 06751
Bethlehem (06751)
$108,929 median income
- 06759
Litchfield (06759)
$105,957 median income
- 06795
Watertown (06795)
$104,850 median income
- 06787
Thomaston (06787)
$103,102 median income
- 06794
Washington Depot (06794)
$96,979 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06751, 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 (3,577 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 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.
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