| ZIP Code | 06410 |
|---|---|
| City | Cheshire |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Naugatuck Valley County |
| Area Code | 203/475 |
| Elevation | 221 ft |
| Latitude | 41.511827 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.903617 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09140 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.4 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.67 |
| Below Poverty | 3.9% ▼ 61% below avg |
| College Grads | 68.2% ▲ 76% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 14% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 278 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,819 (15.3%) |
| Some College | 1,051 (5.7%) |
| Associates | 1,698 (9.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,029 (5.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,511 (62.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $150,524 ▲ 97% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $419,200 ▲ 50% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,288/mo |
| Total Units | 10,463 |
| Vacant Units | 419 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,463 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 419 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
ZIP code 06410 is located in Cheshire, Connecticut, within Naugatuck Valley County. With a population of 28,792, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.4 years. Economically, 06410 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $150,524 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06410 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $419,200 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,288 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 06410 is primarily White (73.31%). Residents are highly educated — 68.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.9%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06410 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 06410 in Cheshire, CT is characterized as affluent, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 28,792 residents, a median household income of $150,524, and a median home value of $419,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.