06459 ZIP Code — Middletown, CT
Middlesex County, Connecticut
ZIP code 06459 is located in Middletown, Connecticut, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 0.33 square miles and serves a population of 1,122 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.
About ZIP code 06459
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,122
population
0.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
06459 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 06459
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06459. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Middletown | Acceptable |
| Middletown | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
06457 Middletown (0.5 mi)
06481 Rockfall (2.7 mi)
06416 Cromwell (3.5 mi)
06455 Middlefield (4.1 mi)
06480 Portland (4.5 mi)
06023 East Berlin (5.3 mi)
06450 Meriden (6.5 mi)
06422 Durham (6.6 mi)
06067 Rocky Hill (6.9 mi)
06037 Berlin (7 mi)
06441 Higganum (7.5 mi)
06073 South Glastonbury (7.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,122 |
| Population density | 3,400 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 09 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.33 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.5565 |
| Longitude | -72.6557 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 860 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
1,122
Population
3,400
People per sq mi
20.6
Median age
$0
Median household income
$5,554
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
19
Housing units
30.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
207
15–19
206
349
20–24
347
5
25–34
4
2
60–64
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 49 | 4.4% |
| 18 and over | 1,073 | 95.6% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 20.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.9%
Asian
9.4%
Black or African American
6.7%
Hispanic or Latino
5.3%
Two or more races
5.3%
Other race
1.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 852 | 71.9% |
| Asian | 111 | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 79 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 | 5.3% |
| Two or more races | 63 | 5.3% |
| Other race | 17 | 1.4% |
Household income
$25k–$35k
100.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 100.0% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 100.0% |
| Vacant | 82.6% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 82.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 82.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 17.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 100.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Propane / LP gas | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4 | 100.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 12.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100.0% | 99.3% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
69.2%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
30.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 24 | 2.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,082 | 97.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
62.4%
Retail trade
13.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Agriculture & mining
2.9%
Information
2.5%
Finance & real estate
1.4%
Other services
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.4% |
| Service | 19.0% |
| Sales & office | 22.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.9% |
| Production & transportation | 7.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 94.3% |
| Government | 5.7% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 19.5% |
| Carpool | 4.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 55.7% |
| Work from home | 14.8% |
| Other means | 5.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 10.0 |
Poverty
All people
68.8%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
68.8%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3 | 0.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 93.6% |
| Public insurance | 5.5% |
| No insurance | 1.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,122 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 25 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 10 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 974 | 86.8% |
| Born in same state | 965 | 86.0% |
| Born in different state | 163 | 14.5% |
| Foreign born | 9 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 148 | 13.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 19 | 12.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 131 | 11.7% |
| Italian | 72 | 6.4% |
| French | 30 | 2.7% |
| Irish | 11 | 1% |
| Norwegian | 9 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 7 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 7 | 0.6% |
| English | 4 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 3 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.4% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06459
What city is ZIP code 06459 in?
ZIP code 06459 is primarily assigned to Middletown, Connecticut.
What county is ZIP code 06459 in?
ZIP code 06459 falls within Middlesex County, Connecticut.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06459?
69% of residents in ZIP code 06459 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 06459?
ZIP code 06459 has an estimated population of 1,122 residents, with a density of 3,369 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 06459 in?
ZIP code 06459 observes the EST timezone.