City

Cheshire, CT

3 ZIP codes  ·  Naugatuck Valley County  ·  Connecticut

👥28,792Population
💰$150,524Median HH Income▲ 97% above avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$419,200Median Home Value▲ 50% above avg
🎓68.2%College Grads▲ 76% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.3%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 2.7%Asian: 9.7%Other: 7%Race
White73.3%
Hispanic6.8%
Black2.7%
Asian9.7%
Other7.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads68.2% ▲ 76% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma278 (1.5%)
HS Graduate2,819 (15.3%)
Some College1,051 (5.7%)
Associates1,698 (9.2%)
Bachelors1,029 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree11,511 (62.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 15.3%Some College: 5.7%Associates: 9.2%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 62.6%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad15.3%
Some College5.7%
Associates9.2%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate62.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$150,524 ▲ 97% above avg
Median Home Value$419,200 ▲ 50% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,288/mo
Total Housing Units10,463
Vacant Units419

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
33%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
54%
About Cheshire, CT

Cheshire is a city in Connecticut, located in Naugatuck Valley County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 28,792 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Cheshire is a affluent community. The median household income of $150,524 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cheshire is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $419,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,288 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cheshire is highly educated. 68.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (73.31%).

Cheshire, CT offers residents above-average earning potential within Connecticut. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Cheshire
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06410 28,792 $150,524 $419,200 $1,288 4.2% 68.2% 87.5%

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