City

Bethel, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Western Connecticut County  ·  Connecticut

👥20,498Population
💰$115,135Median HH Income▲ 51% above avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$426,500Median Home Value▲ 53% above avg
🎓53.6%College Grads▲ 38% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.9%Hispanic: 13.9%Black: 6.5%Asian: 5.6%Other: 5.8%Race
White64.9%
Hispanic13.9%
Black6.5%
Asian5.6%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads53.6% ▲ 38% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma490 (3.6%)
HS Graduate3,111 (23.1%)
Some College1,239 (9.2%)
Associates1,421 (10.5%)
Bachelors1,029 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree6,192 (45.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 23.1%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 45.9%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad23.1%
Some College9.2%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate45.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
51%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$115,135 ▲ 51% above avg
Median Home Value$426,500 ▲ 53% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,458/mo
Total Housing Units7,907
Vacant Units369

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
59%
About Bethel, CT

Bethel is a city in Connecticut, located in Western Connecticut County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,498 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Bethel is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $115,135 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bethel is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $426,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,458 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bethel is well-educated. 53.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (64.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bethel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06801 20,498 $115,135 $426,500 $1,458 3.9% 53.6% 79.0%