| ZIP Code | 06492 |
|---|---|
| City | Wallingford |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | South Central Regional County |
| Area Code | 203/475 |
| Elevation | 109 ft |
| Latitude | 41.462725 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.805069 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09170 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 5.7% ▼ 43% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.6% ▲ 25% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 29% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 262 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,865 (28.1%) |
| Some College | 3,172 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 3,908 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,753 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,548 (39.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,757 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $328,400 ▲ 18% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,346/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 19,603 |
| Vacant Units | 919 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 19,603 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 919 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 06492 is located in Wallingford, Connecticut, within South Central Regional County. With a population of 44,099, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.8 years. Economically, 06492 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,757 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06492 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $328,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,346 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 06492 is primarily White (80.07%). Residents are well-educated — 48.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.7%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06492 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 06492 in Wallingford, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 44,099 residents, a median household income of $101,757, and a median home value of $328,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.