| ZIP Code | 06450 |
|---|---|
| City | Meriden |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | South Central Regional County |
| Area Code | 203/475 |
| Elevation | 309 ft |
| Latitude | 41.535812 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.775686 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09170 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.8 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 13.9% ▲ 39% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.5% ▲ 75% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 675 (3%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,046 (35.5%) |
| Some College | 2,764 (12.2%) |
| Associates | 3,147 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 2,565 (11.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,473 (24.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,961 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $220,400 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,267/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,800 |
| Vacant Units | 1,165 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,800 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,165 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
ZIP code 06450 is located in Meriden, Connecticut, within South Central Regional County. With a population of 35,896, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.8 years. Economically, 06450 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,961 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06450 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $220,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,267 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 06450 is majority White (51.08%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.9%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06450 stands at 8.5%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 06450 in Meriden, CT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 35,896 residents, a median household income of $68,961, and a median home value of $220,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.