| ZIP Code | 06409 |
|---|---|
| City | Centerbrook |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Lower Connecticut River Valley County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 39 ft |
| Latitude | 41.348139 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.42936 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09130 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 3.5% ▼ 65% below avg |
| College Grads | 52.8% ▲ 36% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.8% ▼ 83% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16 (2.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 199 (36.1%) |
| Associates | 45 (8.2%) |
| Bachelors | 51 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 240 (43.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,623 ▲ 34% above avg ↑ 62% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $366,800 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,448/mo ↑ 78% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 428 |
| Vacant Units | 49 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 428 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 49 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
ZIP code 06409 is located in Centerbrook, Connecticut, within Lower Connecticut River Valley County. With a population of 858, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.8 years. Economically, 06409 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $102,623 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06409 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $366,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,448 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 06409 is primarily White (71.45%). Residents are well-educated — 52.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.5%. Household income has grown by 62% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06409 stands at 0.8%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 06409 in Centerbrook, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 858 residents, a median household income of $102,623, and a median home value of $366,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.