City

Wallingford, CT

4 ZIP codes  ·  South Central Regional County  ·  Connecticut

👥44,099Population
💰$101,757Median HH Income▲ 33% above avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$328,400Median Home Value▲ 18% above avg
🎓48.6%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.1%Hispanic: 11%Black: 2.1%Asian: 3.5%Other: 2.6%Race
White80.1%
Hispanic11.0%
Black2.1%
Asian3.5%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads48.6% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma262 (0.8%)
HS Graduate8,865 (28.1%)
Some College3,172 (10.1%)
Associates3,908 (12.4%)
Bachelors2,753 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree12,548 (39.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 28.1%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 39.8%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad28.1%
Some College10.1%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate39.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.3%Renter: 27.7%Tenure
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$101,757 ▲ 33% above avg
Median Home Value$328,400 ▲ 18% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,346/mo
Total Housing Units19,603
Vacant Units919

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
55%
About Wallingford, CT

Wallingford is a city in Connecticut, located in South Central Regional County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 44,099 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Wallingford is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $101,757 is above the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wallingford is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $328,400, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,346 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wallingford is well-educated. 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.07%).

Wallingford, CT offers residents above-average earning potential within Connecticut. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Wallingford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06492 44,099 $101,757 $328,400 $1,346 3.5% 48.6% 72.3%

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