| ZIP Code | 06801 |
|---|---|
| City | Bethel |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Western Connecticut County |
| Area Code | 203/475 |
| Elevation | 403 ft |
| Latitude | 41.369778 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.389503 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09190 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 4.2% ▼ 58% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.6% ▲ 38% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 490 (3.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,111 (23.1%) |
| Some College | 1,239 (9.2%) |
| Associates | 1,421 (10.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,029 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,192 (45.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $115,135 ▲ 51% above avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $426,500 ▲ 53% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,458/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,907 |
| Vacant Units | 369 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,907 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 369 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
ZIP code 06801 is located in Bethel, Connecticut, within Western Connecticut County. With a population of 20,498, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.9 years. Economically, 06801 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $115,135 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06801 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $426,500 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,458 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 06801 is majority White (64.88%). Residents are well-educated — 53.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.2%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06801 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 06801 in Bethel, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 20,498 residents, a median household income of $115,135, and a median home value of $426,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.