06801 ZIP Code — Bethel, CT
Fairfield County, Connecticut
ZIP code 06801 is located in Bethel, Connecticut, within Fairfield County. It covers approximately 16.92 square miles and serves a population of 20,406 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 203/475.
About ZIP code 06801
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $404,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($108,382) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 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 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
20,406
population
16.92
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
06801 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 06801
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06801. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bethel | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
06470 Newtown (4 mi)
06810 Danbury (4.1 mi)
06811 Danbury (5.3 mi)
06896 Redding (5.5 mi)
06804 Brookfield (5.9 mi)
06877 Ridgefield (7.4 mi)
06468 Monroe (8.8 mi)
06879 Ridgefield (8.8 mi)
06752 Bridgewater (9.5 mi)
06488 Southbury (10.1 mi)
10509 Brewster (10.9 mi)
10590 South Salem (11.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 20,406 |
| Population density | 1,206 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 09 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 16.92 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.3818 |
| Longitude | -73.3930 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 203/475 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.3% | 27.3% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.0% | 23.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.4% | 26.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 14.3% | 22.2% | 13.2% |
Demographics & statistics
20,406
Population
1,206
People per sq mi
40.9
Median age
$108,382
Median household income
$53,107
Per capita income
$404,100
Median home value
$1,457
Median monthly rent
78.4%
Home ownership
4.2%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
6,177
Housing units
44.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
593
Under 5
590
640
5–9
637
759
10–14
754
655
15–19
652
616
20–24
612
1,290
25–34
1,282
1,023
35–44
1,017
1,404
45–54
1,395
977
55–59
972
786
60–64
781
805
65–74
800
465
75–84
462
220
85+
219
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,786 | 23.5% |
| 18 and over | 15,620 | 76.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,971 | 14.6% |
| Median age | 40.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60.3%
Hispanic or Latino
13%
Two or more races
8.7%
Other race
6.9%
Black or African American
6%
Asian
5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,152 | 60.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,048 | 13% |
| Two or more races | 2,030 | 8.7% |
| Other race | 1,630 | 6.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,411 | 6% |
| Asian | 1,183 | 5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.3% | 27.3% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.0% | 23.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.4% | 26.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 14.3% | 22.2% | 13.2% |
Under $10k
1.1%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
4.8%
$35k–$50k
7.9%
$50k–$75k
13.3%
$75k–$100k
12.4%
$100k–$150k
17.8%
$150k–$200k
13.7%
$200k+
21.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.7% |
| $200k+ | 21.9% |
| Median income | $108,382 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$50k–$100k
0.4%
$100k–$150k
0.9%
$150k–$200k
4.2%
$200k–$300k
12.4%
$300k–$500k
55.7%
$500k–$1M
24.4%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $404,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,457 |
| Owner occupied | 78.4% |
| Renter occupied | 21.6% |
| Vacant | 4.9% |
| Single-family detached | 64.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.80 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.7% |
| 3 or more | 25.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.7% |
| Electricity | 22.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.2% |
| Fuel oil | 43.5% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,772 | 51.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 688 | 9.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 987 | 13.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,943 | 26.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,522 | 34.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,058 | 27.8% |
| Average household size | 2.73 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.5% | 30.8% |
| Married | 51.7% | 46.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 15.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.4%
HS graduate
22.8%
Some college, no degree
17.2%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
26.1%
Graduate / professional
18.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 401 | 7.7% |
| Kindergarten | 202 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,319 | 44.3% |
| High school | 1,120 | 21.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,188 | 22.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.8%
Retail trade
12.8%
Professional & management
12.5%
Manufacturing
9.7%
Finance & real estate
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Other services
5.9%
Construction
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Public administration
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.5%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.7% |
| Service | 16.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.4% |
| Production & transportation | 9.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.6% |
| Government | 12.4% |
| Self-employed | 8.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.2% |
| Carpool | 5.9% |
| Public transit | 1.8% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 12.4% |
| Other means | 3.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.5 |
Poverty
All people
4.2%
Under 18 years
2.7%
18 and over
4.7%
Married-couple families
1.1%
Female-led households
3.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.5% |
| Retirement income | 22.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 21.9% |
| High blood pressure | 26.3% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 20.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.8% |
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 15.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.2% |
| Depression | 17.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.6% |
| Poor mental health | 12.4% |
| Poor physical health | 7.7% |
| No health insurance | 9.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.8% |
| Visited dentist | 75.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.0% |
| Teeth loss | 7.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 747 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 and over | 19.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.0% |
| Public insurance | 29.3% |
| No insurance | 8.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,223 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 1,583 | 8.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 393 | 2.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 984 | 5.1% |
| Other languages | 176 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,192 | 79.3% |
| Born in same state | 15,820 | 77.5% |
| Born in different state | 9,022 | 44.2% |
| Foreign born | 372 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,214 | 20.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,739 | 65.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,613 | 17.7% |
| French | 1,634 | 8% |
| Arab | 684 | 3.4% |
| Irish | 431 | 2.1% |
| Polish | 235 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 194 | 1% |
| German | 174 | 0.9% |
| Dutch | 91 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 39 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.2% |
| Internet access | 96.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06801
What city is ZIP code 06801 in?
ZIP code 06801 is primarily assigned to Bethel, Connecticut.
What county is ZIP code 06801 in?
ZIP code 06801 falls within Fairfield County, Connecticut.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06801?
The median home value in ZIP code 06801 is $404,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 06801?
The median household income in ZIP code 06801 is $108,382, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 06801?
ZIP code 06801 has an estimated population of 20,406 residents, with a density of 1,206 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 06801 in?
ZIP code 06801 observes the EST timezone.