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Middlebury, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06762

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

7,561
168/sq mi
$133,487
Median income
$476,400
Median home value
53.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Middlebury pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
168
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06762 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06762 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Middlebury, New Haven County, Connecticut, home to 7,561 residents across 45.1 square miles, a density of 168 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06762 skews affluent, with a median household income of $133,487 (18% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $55,639. Poverty here runs at 5.8%, with unemployment measured at 4.0%. The typical home here is valued at $476,400 (10% above the state average); renters pay a median of $398 monthly, and 87.8% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing New Haven County, letting you compare 06762 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 06762

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Middlebury, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06762.

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 06762, Middlebury, 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

7,561

Population

45.1

Area (sq mi)

168

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06762?

44.4

Median Age

44.1%

Male

55.9%

Female

13.1%

Foreign-Born

White 85.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 7.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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

How ZIP 06762 ranks nationally

Middlebury, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$133,487 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.3%

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

Owner 87.8%
Renter 12.2%

$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 06762 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 06762 ranks #0 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 06762 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 06762 ranks the highest 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
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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Related Areas

New Haven County Middlebury, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06762 in? ▼
ZIP code 06762 (Middlebury) 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 06762? ▼
ZIP code 06762 in Middlebury, CT has a population of 7,561 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06762? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06762 is $133,487, which is 75% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06762? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06762 is $476,400, which is 71% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06762? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06762 is White at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06762? ▼
ZIP code 06762 has 246 business establishments employing approximately 3,906 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06762? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06762 are: Health care and social assistance (54), Professional, scientific, and technical services (37), Accommodation and food services (21). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06762? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06762 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 06762? ▼
In ZIP code 06762, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.3% 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 06762? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06762 is 25.3 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 06762? ▼
In ZIP code 06762, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06762? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06762 is 5.8% 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.