City

Bethlehem, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Naugatuck Valley County  ·  Connecticut

👥3,398Population
💰$106,731Median HH Income▲ 40% above avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$392,300Median Home Value▲ 41% above avg
🎓48.8%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.8%Hispanic: 5%Black: 1%Other: 2.5%Race
White90.8%
Hispanic5.0%
Black1.0%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads48.8% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
HS Graduate681 (28.3%)
Some College252 (10.5%)
Associates298 (12.4%)
Bachelors303 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree872 (36.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 36.2%Edu
HS Grad28.3%
Some College10.5%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate36.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.1%Renter: 31.9%Tenure
Owner68.1%
Renter31.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
50%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$106,731 ▲ 40% above avg
Median Home Value$392,300 ▲ 41% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,149/mo
Total Housing Units1,499
Vacant Units167

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
54%
About Bethlehem, CT

Bethlehem is a city in Connecticut, located in Naugatuck Valley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,398 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Bethlehem is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $106,731 is above the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bethlehem is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $392,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,149 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bethlehem is well-educated. 48.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bethlehem
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06751 3,398 $106,731 $392,300 $1,149 1.6% 48.8% 68.1%