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Bethel, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06801

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

18,581
423/sq mi
$116,541
Median income
$434,600
Median home value
45.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bethel pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
423
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06801 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06801 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bethel, Fairfield County, Connecticut, home to 18,581 residents across 43.9 square miles, a density of 423 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06801 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,541 (3% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $58,019. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.8%. Housing costs here run $434,600 for a typical home value (0% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,640 a month; 75.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Fairfield County, letting you compare 06801 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 06801

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bethel, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06801.

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 06801, Bethel, 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

18,581

Population

43.9

Area (sq mi)

423

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06801?

42.8

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

21.2%

Foreign-Born

White 66.5%
African American 4.3%
Asian 7.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%

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?

$116,541

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$58,019

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

32.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06801 ranks nationally

Bethel, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$116,541 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 67.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.7%

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

What does housing look like?

8,181

Total Housing Units

7,782

Occupied Units

399

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.2%
Renter 24.8%

$434,600

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$1,640

Median Rent

1974

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06801 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 141
2021 +12.8% 159
2022 +18.1% 188
2023 +6.3% 199
2024 +6.3% 212

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 566 business establishments in ZIP 06801, employing approximately 7,540 people with a combined annual payroll of $438,802,000.

566

Businesses

7,540

Employees

$438.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 84 14.8%
Accommodation and food services 68 12.0%
Retail trade 54 9.5%
Manufacturing 53 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 52 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 51 9.0%
Health care and social assistance 45 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 7.6%
Wholesale trade 36 6.4%
Finance and insurance 26 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 13 2.3%
Educational services 9 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.1%
Information 3 0.5%

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 06801 vs 06810 →

ZIP 06801 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 06801 ranks #4 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 06801 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 06801 ranks #9 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
06810 Danbury, CT 49,482 3.4 mi
06896 Redding, CT 9,110 4.8 mi
06470 Newtown, CT 16,003 4.0 mi
06804 Brookfield, CT 16,466 6.4 mi
06811 Danbury, CT 31,400 5.7 mi
06883 Weston, CT 10,179 10.2 mi
06877 Ridgefield, CT 24,677 7.4 mi
06752 Bridgewater, CT 1,735 10.2 mi
06482 Sandy Hook, CT 11,557 8.0 mi
06612 Easton, CT 7,453 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fairfield County

06902 standard
Stamford, CT
Pop: 63,406
06810 standard
Danbury, CT
Pop: 49,482
06606 standard
Bridgeport, CT
Pop: 46,236
06484 standard
Shelton, CT
Pop: 39,559
06611 standard
Trumbull, CT
Pop: 36,091
06824 standard
Fairfield, CT
Pop: 33,900

Related Areas

Fairfield County Bethel, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06801 in? ▼
ZIP code 06801 (Bethel) is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Fairfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fairfield-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06801? ▼
ZIP code 06801 in Bethel, CT has a population of 18,581 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06801? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06801 is $116,541, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06801? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06801 is $434,600, which is 56% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06801? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06801 is White at 66.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06801? ▼
ZIP code 06801 has 566 business establishments employing approximately 7,540 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06801? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06801 are: Construction (84), Accommodation and food services (68), Retail trade (54). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06801? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06801 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 06801? ▼
In ZIP code 06801, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.7% 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 06801? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06801 is 32.5 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 06801? ▼
In ZIP code 06801, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06801? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06801 is 5.1% 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.