| ZIP Code | 06109 |
|---|---|
| City | Wethersfield |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Capitol Region County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 67 ft |
| Latitude | 41.702484 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.669301 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09110 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 5.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| College Grads | 62.0% ▲ 60% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 33% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 238 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,652 (19.6%) |
| Some College | 1,660 (8.9%) |
| Associates | 1,515 (8.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,356 (7.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,185 (54.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $118,523 ▲ 55% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $300,500 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,303/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,833 |
| Vacant Units | 500 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,833 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 500 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 06109 is located in Wethersfield, Connecticut, within Capitol Region County. With a population of 27,180, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.1 years. Economically, 06109 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $118,523 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06109 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $300,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,303 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 06109 is primarily White (77.79%). Residents are highly educated — 62.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.8%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06109 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 06109 in Wethersfield, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 27,180 residents, a median household income of $118,523, and a median home value of $300,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.