| ZIP Code | 06484 |
|---|---|
| City | Shelton |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Naugatuck Valley County |
| Area Code | 203/475 |
| Elevation | 556 ft |
| Latitude | 41.304577 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.139215 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09140 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.9 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 5.6% ▼ 44% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.2% ▲ 37% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 365 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,114 (24.2%) |
| Some College | 2,706 (9.2%) |
| Associates | 3,562 (12.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,563 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,042 (44.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $114,739 ▲ 50% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $435,700 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,661/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,578 |
| Vacant Units | 837 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,578 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 837 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 06484 is located in Shelton, Connecticut, within Naugatuck Valley County. With a population of 41,402, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.9 years. Economically, 06484 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $114,739 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06484 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $435,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,661 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 06484 is majority White (69.35%). Residents are well-educated — 53.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.6%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06484 stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 06484 in Shelton, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 41,402 residents, a median household income of $114,739, and a median home value of $435,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.