06751 ZIP Code — Bethlehem, CT

Litchfield County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06751 is located in Bethlehem, Connecticut, within Litchfield County. It covers approximately 18.99 square miles and serves a population of 3,399 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860/959.

About ZIP code 06751

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $342,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($113,650) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 06751 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,399

population

18.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06751 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06751

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06751. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bethlehem	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06763 Morris (3.7 mi) 06793 Washington (4.5 mi) 06795 Watertown (5.2 mi) 06798 Woodbury (5.2 mi) 06794 Washington Depot (5.6 mi) 06787 Thomaston (6 mi) 06750 Bantam (6.4 mi) 06778 Northfield (7.3 mi) 06779 Oakville (7.3 mi) 06783 Roxbury (7.4 mi) 06777 New Preston Marble Dale (7.5 mi) 06759 Litchfield (8.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,399
Population density	179 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	18.99 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	41.6374
Longitude	-73.2095
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	860/959

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.1%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	33.2%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	14.3%	10.3%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,399

Population

179

People per sq mi

44.8

Median age

$113,650

Median household income

$53,320

Per capita income

$342,100

Median home value

$1,043

Median monthly rent

75.7%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

1,186

Housing units

40.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

118

10–14

119

168

15–19

170

20–24

229

25–34

233

156

35–44

158

142

45–54

144

153

55–59

155

194

60–64

196

269

65–74

273

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	697	20.5%
18 and over	2,702	79.5%
65 and over	707	20.8%
Median age	44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.9%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Asian 1.7%

Other race 1.7%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	3,102	87.9%
Two or more races	147	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	131	3.7%
Asian	61	1.7%
Other race	60	1.7%
Black or African American	29	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.1%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	33.2%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	14.3%	10.3%	13.2%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 10.3%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 0.8%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k+ 18.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	10.3%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	0.8%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	23.2%
$150k–$200k	14.2%
$200k+	18.5%
Median income	$113,650

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$100k–$150k 1.3%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 21.9%

$300k–$500k 49.2%

$500k–$1M 8.8%

$1M+ 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$342,100
Median rent / month	$1,043
Owner occupied	75.7%
Renter occupied	24.3%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	92.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	25.1%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	13.6%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	15.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	51.8%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	37.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	11.2%
Propane / LP gas	14.3%
Fuel oil	59.8%
Wood	8.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	802	61.5%
Cohabiting couple	104	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	221	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	178	13.6%
Households with children under 18	347	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	455	34.9%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.5%	22.3%
Married	53.1%	58.5%
Separated	1.5%	0.0%
Widowed	0.4%	7.6%
Divorced	6.4%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 27.7%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 22.1%

Graduate / professional 18.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	40.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	4.2%
Kindergarten	14	1.9%
Elementary school	308	41.5%
High school	299	40.2%
College / grad school	91	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.8%

Construction 11.6%

Other services 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Professional & management 7.7%

Retail trade 6.9%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Manufacturing 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Public administration 1.8%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.4%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	11.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.6%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.6%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 2.3%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.2%
High blood pressure	28.7%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.2%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	17.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	9.7%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	6.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	75.3%
Cholesterol screening	93.7%
Teeth loss	7.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	195	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	13.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.2%
Public insurance	35.2%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,311	97.4%
Spanish	40	1.2%
Other Indo-European	40	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,147	92.6%
Born in same state	3,100	91.2%
Born in different state	2,364	69.5%
Foreign born	47	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	252	7.4%
Not a US citizen	158	62.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	826	24.3%
French	318	9.4%
Arab	169	5%
German	96	2.8%
English	74	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	73	2.1%
Polish	33	1%
Irish	29	0.9%
Dutch	10	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	86.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06751

What city is ZIP code 06751 in?

ZIP code 06751 is primarily assigned to Bethlehem, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06751 in?

ZIP code 06751 falls within Litchfield County, Connecticut.

Does ZIP code 06751 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 06751 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06751?

The median home value in ZIP code 06751 is $342,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06751?

The median household income in ZIP code 06751 is $113,650, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 06751?

ZIP code 06751 has an estimated population of 3,399 residents, with a density of 179 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 06751 in?

ZIP code 06751 observes the EST timezone.