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Connecticut ZIP Codes & Demographics

429 ZIP codes  ·  15 counties  ·  20+ cities

👥3,598,348Total Population
💰$104,433Median HH Income▲ 37% above avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$394,905Median Home Value▲ 42% above avg
🎓51.0%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63%Hispanic: 17.8%Black: 10.1%Asian: 4.8%Other: 3.8%Race
White63.0%
Hispanic17.8%
Black10.1%
Asian4.8%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads51.0% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma40,374 (1.7%)
HS Graduate605,149 (25.8%)
Some College220,058 (9.4%)
Associates272,011 (11.6%)
Bachelors193,216 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree1,013,794 (43.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 25.8%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 43.2%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad25.8%
Some College9.4%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate43.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.6%Renter: 33.4%Tenure
Owner66.6%
Renter33.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,433 ▲ 37% above avg
Median Home Value$394,905 ▲ 42% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,591/mo
Total Housing Units1,536,049
Vacant Units115,879

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
56%
About Connecticut ZIP Codes

Connecticut contains 429 ZIP codes across 15 counties. With an estimated population of 3,598,348 residents and a median age of 41.55 years, it is a middle-aged state in terms of demographics.

Economically, Connecticut is broadly a upper-middle-income state. The median household income of $104,432 is above the national average. The statewide unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Connecticut has a mid-range housing market overall, with a median home value of $394,905 — above the national average. Median monthly rent across the state averages around $1,591. Homeownership stands at 66.6% statewide.

The population of Connecticut is majority White (62.97%). Residents are broadly well-educated — 51.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

The 429 ZIP codes across Connecticut vary widely in character — from dense urban cores to rural agricultural areas. Each of the 15 counties has its own economic profile, housing market, and demographic makeup. Browse by county below to find ZIP codes that match your specific needs, whether you're researching relocation, real estate, business demographics, or local government boundaries.

Looking for ZIP code data in Connecticut? Every ZIP code page includes population counts, median household income, home values, rental rates, age distribution, race and ethnicity breakdown, education levels, commute data, and housing stock information — all sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Largest Cities in Connecticut
CityZIPsPopulationAvg Income
New Haven 28 169,494 $81,545
Bridgeport 10 148,012 $52,901
Stamford 17 135,720 $118,743
Hartford 36 120,347 $49,448
Waterbury 16 114,453 $45,911
Norwalk 10 91,375 $133,507
Danbury 6 85,705 $90,946
New Britain 4 73,350 $63,607
West Hartford 7 63,604 $131,079
Bristol 2 61,206 $83,642
Meriden 2 60,418 $68,521
Hamden 3 60,116 $95,869
Manchester 4 59,473 $86,937
Fairfield 3 57,860 $159,947
West Haven 1 55,147 $73,566
Stratford 2 52,403 $93,182
Milford 2 52,340 $115,453
East Hartford 4 50,798 $65,645
Middletown 2 47,646 $74,003
Wallingford 4 44,099 $101,757
Counties in Connecticut
CountyZIPsPopulationAvg IncomeAvg HomeUnemp.College
Capitol Region County 119 916,255 $110,757 $327,134 4.5% 54.6%
Western Connecticut County 64 621,278 $157,292 $819,367 5.1% 66.9%
South Central Regional County 48 566,863 $102,224 $352,200 5.7% 52.6%
Naugatuck Valley County 41 452,337 $93,163 $304,240 5.8% 43.4%
Connecticut Metropolitan County 20 326,214 $110,546 $453,521 7.0% 51.4%
Southeastern Connecticut County 36 270,874 $94,032 $303,896 5.1% 44.9%
Lower Connecticut River Valley County 25 172,693 $113,999 $420,679 3.7% 56.5%
Northwest Hills County 34 110,112 $103,631 $419,960 4.2% 53.5%
Northeastern Connecticut County 31 89,786 $93,293 $282,040 9.2% 33.1%
Tolland County 4 53,445 $75,223 $290,466 9.3% 56.7%
New London County 2 9,650 $121,002 $363,200 3.5% 53.3%
Windham County 1 4,442 $90,651 $298,100 4.2% 38.8%
Litchfield County 2 2,755 $83,095 $456,300 5.3% 64.2%
Middlesex County 1 1,644 $109,228 $341,200 0.0% 44.2%
Fairfield County 1