ZIP Code 06762
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Middlebury · New Haven County · Connecticut
- Population
- 7,561
- Median income
- $133,487
- Median home value
- $476,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 53.3%
- Land area
- 45.1 sq mi
168/sq mi
▲ 75% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 71% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.4
New York
ZIP code 06762 in Middlebury, Connecticut has a population of 7,561. The median household income is $133,487, which is 75% above the national average. Median home value is $476,400, 71% above the US average. 53.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06762 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 45.1 square miles in Middlebury, New Haven County, Connecticut. The area is home to 7,561 residents, producing a population density of 168 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 06762 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06762 sits at $133,487 (18% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $55,639. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $476,400 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $398 per month, and 87.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06762 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Haven County, so you can benchmark 06762 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 06762
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06762.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
54 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 21
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Retail trade 20
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Construction 19
Construction
19 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06762, Middlebury, 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
7,561
Population
45.1
Area (sq mi)
168
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06762?
44.4
Median Age
44.1%
Male
55.9%
Female
13.1%
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?
$133,487
Median Household Income
+18% vs state
$55,639
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,149
Total Housing Units
2,969
Occupied Units
180
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$476,400
Median Home Value
+10% vs state
$398
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
+9.6%
YoY Change (2024)
202
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+102%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06762 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 136 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 152 |
| 2022 | +9.4% | 166 |
| 2023 | +11.0% | 184 |
| 2024 | +9.6% | 202 |
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 246 business establishments in ZIP 06762, employing approximately 3,906 people with a combined annual payroll of $249,424,000.
246
Businesses
3,906
Employees
$249.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 54 | 21.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 15.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 8.5% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 8.1% |
| Construction | 19 | 7.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 3.3% |
| Educational services | 7 | 2.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.2% |
| Information | 3 | 1.2% |
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 06762 vs 06708 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06708 | Waterbury, CT | 29,418 | 3.3 mi |
| 06795 | Watertown, CT | 14,144 | 6.3 mi |
| 06706 | Waterbury, CT | 14,324 | 5.2 mi |
| 06702 | Waterbury, CT | 3,654 | 4.5 mi |
| 06779 | Oakville, CT | 8,324 | 5.1 mi |
| 06478 | Oxford, CT | 12,683 | 6.7 mi |
| 06770 | Naugatuck, CT | 31,975 | 4.5 mi |
| 06798 | Woodbury, CT | 9,984 | 4.9 mi |
| 06710 | Waterbury, CT | 10,715 | 4.9 mi |
| 06704 | Waterbury, CT | 25,139 | 6.2 mi |
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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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