City

Redding, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Western Connecticut County  ·  Connecticut

👥8,719Population
💰$174,981Median HH Income▲ 129% above avg
🎂51.5Median Age
🏠$686,400Median Home Value▲ 146% above avg
🎓75.1%College Grads▲ 94% above avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 33% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.2%Hispanic: 9%Black: 0.7%Asian: 3.5%Other: 4.7%Race
White81.2%
Hispanic9.0%
Black0.7%
Asian3.5%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
32%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty3.6% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads75.1% ▲ 94% above avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 33% above avg
HS Graduate794 (12.9%)
Some College246 (4%)
Associates499 (8.1%)
Bachelors252 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree4,386 (71%)

Education

HS Grad: 12.9%Some College: 4%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 71%Edu
HS Grad12.9%
Some College4.0%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate71.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.5%Renter: 10.5%Tenure
Owner89.5%
Renter10.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
79%

Financials

Median HH Income$174,981 ▲ 129% above avg
Median Home Value$686,400 ▲ 146% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,639/mo
Total Housing Units3,672
Vacant Units211

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
2%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
41%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
61%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
33%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
55%
About Redding, CT

Redding is a city in Connecticut, located in Western Connecticut County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,719 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.5 years.

Economically, Redding is a affluent community. The median household income of $174,981 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Redding is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $686,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,639 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Redding is highly educated. 75.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Redding
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06896 8,719 $174,981 $686,400 $1,639 6.5% 75.1% 89.5%