City

Bethany, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  South Central Regional County  ·  Connecticut

👥5,280Population
💰$153,879Median HH Income▲ 102% above avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$418,900Median Home Value▲ 50% above avg
🎓62.8%College Grads▲ 62% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 3.6%Asian: 1.8%Other: 2.2%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic1.7%
Black3.6%
Asian1.8%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.90
Below Poverty0.7% ▼ 93% below avg
College Grads62.8% ▲ 62% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.1%)
HS Graduate838 (24.1%)
Some College195 (5.6%)
Associates260 (7.5%)
Bachelors109 (3.1%)
Graduate Degree2,076 (59.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 24.1%Some College: 5.6%Associates: 7.5%Bachelors: 3.1%Graduate: 59.6%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad24.1%
Some College5.6%
Associates7.5%
Bachelors3.1%
Graduate59.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.7%Renter: 4.3%Tenure
Owner95.7%
Renter4.3%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
1%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
65%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$153,879 ▲ 102% above avg
Median Home Value$418,900 ▲ 50% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,500/mo
Total Housing Units1,846
Vacant Units30

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
32%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
53%
About Bethany, CT

Bethany is a city in Connecticut, located in South Central Regional County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,280 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Bethany is a affluent community. The median household income of $153,879 is more than double the national average. Approximately 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bethany is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $418,900, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,500 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bethany is highly educated. 62.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.36%).

Bethany, CT offers residents above-average earning potential within Connecticut.

ZIP Codes in Bethany
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06524 5,280 $153,879 $418,900 $1,500 3.6% 62.8% 95.7%