06422 ZIP Code — Durham, CT
Middlesex County, Connecticut
ZIP code 06422 is located in Durham, Connecticut, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 23.66 square miles and serves a population of 7,197 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.
About ZIP code 06422
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $390,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $148,095. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
7,197
population
23.66
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
06422 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 06422
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06422. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Durham | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
06455 Middlefield (4.2 mi)
06441 Higganum (4.9 mi)
06481 Rockfall (5.2 mi)
06457 Middletown (6.2 mi)
06495 Wallingford (6.6 mi)
06459 Middletown (6.6 mi)
06492 Wallingford (6.9 mi)
06493 Wallingford (7.3 mi)
06450 Meriden (7.4 mi)
06472 Northford (7.6 mi)
06494 Wallingford (7.6 mi)
06419 Killingworth (7.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 7,197 |
| Population density | 304 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 09 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 23.66 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.4618 |
| Longitude | -72.6775 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 860 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 14.9% | 28.8% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 17.1% | 28.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 48.9% | 30.3% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 19.1% | 12.1% | 13.2% |
Demographics & statistics
7,197
Population
304
People per sq mi
45.8
Median age
$148,095
Median household income
$61,809
Per capita income
$390,700
Median home value
$1,714
Median monthly rent
93.2%
Home ownership
4.4%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
2,909
Housing units
48.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
179
Under 5
173
103
5–9
99
223
10–14
216
170
15–19
165
153
20–24
149
386
25–34
375
560
35–44
544
553
45–54
536
332
55–59
322
312
60–64
303
440
65–74
426
201
75–84
194
42
85+
41
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,223 | 17.0% |
| 18 and over | 5,974 | 83.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,344 | 18.7% |
| Median age | 45.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.7%
Two or more races
7.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.8%
Asian
1.5%
Other race
0.9%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,478 | 85.7% |
| Two or more races | 534 | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 366 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 114 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 65 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 14.9% | 28.8% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 17.1% | 28.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 48.9% | 30.3% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 19.1% | 12.1% | 13.2% |
Under $10k
1.3%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
1.5%
$25k–$35k
3.6%
$35k–$50k
3.4%
$50k–$75k
11.3%
$75k–$100k
8.4%
$100k–$150k
24.9%
$150k–$200k
22.9%
$200k+
20.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 3.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 22.9% |
| $200k+ | 20.9% |
| Median income | $148,095 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
1.0%
$150k–$200k
1.7%
$200k–$300k
21.2%
$300k–$500k
56.1%
$500k–$1M
17.1%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $390,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,714 |
| Owner occupied | 93.2% |
| Renter occupied | 6.8% |
| Vacant | 1.6% |
| Single-family detached | 93.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 29.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% |
| 3 or more | 42.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.8% |
| Electricity | 10.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.8% |
| Fuel oil | 74.2% |
| Wood | 4.1% |
| Solar | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,999 | 65.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 179 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 482 | 15.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 407 | 13.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,020 | 33.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 922 | 30.1% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.0% | 22.2% |
| Married | 59.3% | 62.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 7.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
1.8%
HS graduate
25.1%
Some college, no degree
15.3%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
24.2%
Graduate / professional
23.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 134 | 11.2% |
| Kindergarten | 54 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 457 | 38.3% |
| High school | 244 | 20.5% |
| College / grad school | 304 | 25.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.4%
Manufacturing
13.0%
Construction
12.3%
Professional & management
10.4%
Finance & real estate
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Retail trade
5.7%
Public administration
5.2%
Information
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
2.4%
Other services
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.5% |
| Service | 10.3% |
| Sales & office | 18.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.7% |
| Production & transportation | 9.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.2% |
| Government | 21.6% |
| Self-employed | 8.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.3% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 19.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.1 |
Poverty
All people
4.4%
Under 18 years
2.3%
18 and over
4.8%
Married-couple families
1.1%
Female-led households
21.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.0% |
| Retirement income | 24.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.2% |
| High blood pressure | 28.6% |
| High cholesterol | 32.1% |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 23.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.3% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 14.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.3% |
| Depression | 19.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.2% |
| Poor mental health | 12.7% |
| Poor physical health | 7.4% |
| No health insurance | 6.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.2% |
| Visited dentist | 77.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.6% |
| Teeth loss | 7.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 302 | 5.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 5.1% |
| 65 and over | 15.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 87.3% |
| Public insurance | 23.4% |
| No insurance | 2.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,845 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 120 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 100 | 1.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,996 | 97.2% |
| Born in same state | 6,994 | 97.2% |
| Born in different state | 5,490 | 76.3% |
| Foreign born | 2 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 201 | 2.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 156 | 77.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,544 | 21.5% |
| French | 972 | 13.5% |
| English | 433 | 6% |
| Irish | 257 | 3.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 216 | 3% |
| German | 111 | 1.5% |
| Dutch | 94 | 1.3% |
| Norwegian | 45 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.6% |
| Internet access | 97.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06422
What city is ZIP code 06422 in?
ZIP code 06422 is primarily assigned to Durham, Connecticut.
What county is ZIP code 06422 in?
ZIP code 06422 falls within Middlesex County, Connecticut.
Is ZIP code 06422 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 06422 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 06422?
48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 06422?
The median household income in ZIP code 06422 is $148,095, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06422?
The median home value in ZIP code 06422 is $390,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 06422 in?
ZIP code 06422 observes the EST timezone.