| ZIP Code | 06426 |
|---|---|
| City | Essex |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Lower Connecticut River Valley County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 28 ft |
| Latitude | 41.351136 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.397164 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09130 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 59.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.95 |
| Below Poverty | 5.4% ▼ 46% below avg |
| College Grads | 73.9% ▲ 91% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.6% ▼ 88% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 21 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 285 (10.8%) |
| Some College | 162 (6.2%) |
| Associates | 218 (8.3%) |
| Bachelors | 194 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,748 (66.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,028 ▲ 36% above avg ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $719,500 ▲ 158% above avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,860/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,739 |
| Vacant Units | 118 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.95 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,739 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 118 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.95 |
ZIP code 06426 is located in Essex, Connecticut, within Lower Connecticut River Valley County. With a population of 3,285, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 59.2 years. Economically, 06426 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,028 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06426 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $719,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,860 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.
The population of 06426 is primarily White (92.91%). Residents are highly educated — 73.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.4%. Household income has declined by 2% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06426 stands at 0.6%, which is well below the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 06426 in Essex, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,285 residents, a median household income of $104,028, and a median home value of $719,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.