| ZIP Code | 06762 |
|---|---|
| City | Middlebury |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Naugatuck Valley County |
| Area Code | 203/475 |
| Elevation | 586 ft |
| Latitude | 41.524691 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.123016 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09140 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.4 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.67 |
| Below Poverty | 5.3% ▼ 47% below avg |
| College Grads | 63.8% ▲ 65% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 37 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 745 (14.4%) |
| Some College | 358 (6.9%) |
| Associates | 729 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 549 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,739 (53.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $142,750 ▲ 87% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $452,000 ▲ 62% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 3,071 |
| Vacant Units | 210 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,071 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 210 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
ZIP code 06762 is located in Middlebury, Connecticut, within Naugatuck Valley County. With a population of 7,736, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.4 years. Economically, 06762 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $142,750 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06762 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $452,000 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 88.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 06762 is primarily White (82.69%). Residents are highly educated — 63.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.3%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06762 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 06762 in Middlebury, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,736 residents, a median household income of $142,750, and a median home value of $452,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.