| ZIP Code | 06401 |
|---|---|
| City | Ansonia |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Naugatuck Valley County |
| Area Code | 203/475 |
| Elevation | 124 ft |
| Latitude | 41.344249 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.069825 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09140 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 8.5% ▼ 15% below avg |
| College Grads | 32.8% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.0% ▲ 64% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 115 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,592 (35.8%) |
| Some College | 2,245 (17.5%) |
| Associates | 1,671 (13%) |
| Bachelors | 1,139 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,075 (24%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $80,953 ≈ Avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $268,400 ≈ Avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,405/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,430 |
| Vacant Units | 934 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,430 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 934 |
| Owner Occupied | 58.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 41.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
ZIP code 06401 is located in Ansonia, Connecticut, within Naugatuck Valley County. With a population of 19,160, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.8 years. Economically, 06401 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $80,953 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06401 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $268,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,405 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (58.8%) and renters (41.2%). Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 06401 is majority White (50.01%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.5%. Household income has grown by 47% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06401 stands at 8.0%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 06401 in Ansonia, CT is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 19,160 residents, a median household income of $80,953, and a median home value of $268,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.