06416 ZIP Code — Cromwell, CT

Middlesex County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06416 is located in Cromwell, Connecticut, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 12.45 square miles and serves a population of 14,250 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.

About ZIP code 06416

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 $288,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($101,424) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 36% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 06416 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

14,250

population

12.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06416 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06416

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06416. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cromwell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06023 East Berlin (2.8 mi) 06067 Rocky Hill (3.5 mi) 06459 Middletown (3.5 mi) 06457 Middletown (4 mi) 06480 Portland (4.1 mi) 06481 Rockfall (5.2 mi) 06037 Berlin (5.6 mi) 06073 South Glastonbury (5.9 mi) 06109 Wethersfield (6.4 mi) 06111 Newington (6.4 mi) 06455 Middlefield (6.7 mi) 06051 New Britain (6.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	14,250
Population density	1,145 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	12.45 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	41.6061
Longitude	-72.6668
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	23.8%	28.8%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	28.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	33.5%	30.3%	27.1%
Over $200k	10.6%	12.1%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

14,250

Population

1,145

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$101,424

Median household income

$54,234

Per capita income

$288,600

Median home value

$1,391

Median monthly rent

76.8%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

4,925

Housing units

44.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

345

Under 5

358

456

5–9

472

321

10–14

333

336

15–19

348

294

20–24

305

761

25–34

788

1,085

35–44

1,124

985

45–54

1,020

364

55–59

378

542

60–64

561

821

65–74

851

362

75–84

375

327

85+

338

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,686	18.8%
18 and over	11,564	81.2%
65 and over	3,074	21.6%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74%

Two or more races 9.1%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Asian 5.5%

Black or African American 4.2%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	11,257	74%
Two or more races	1,391	9.1%
Hispanic or Latino	962	6.3%
Asian	835	5.5%
Black or African American	646	4.2%
Other race	68	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	53	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.8%	28.8%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	28.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	33.5%	30.3%	27.1%
Over $200k	10.6%	12.1%	13.2%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k+ 16.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	15.0%
$200k+	16.0%
Median income	$101,424

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 27.5%

$300k–$500k 32.7%

$500k–$1M 13.8%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$288,600
Median rent / month	$1,391
Owner occupied	76.8%
Renter occupied	23.2%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	55.3%
Large apartment buildings	7.4%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	19.0%
1970–1979	26.9%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	11.4%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	13.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	11.3%
2 bedrooms	32.9%
3 bedrooms	38.3%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	38.8%
2 vehicles	38.3%
3 or more	19.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.1%
Electricity	22.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.3%
Fuel oil	31.3%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,108	52.5%
Cohabiting couple	312	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	938	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,562	26.4%
Households with children under 18	1,666	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,951	33.0%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.6%	23.4%
Married	54.3%	53.0%
Separated	1.4%	0.2%
Widowed	2.1%	9.6%
Divorced	6.6%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 22.6%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 22.9%

Graduate / professional 21.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	44.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	279	9.1%
Kindergarten	71	2.3%
Elementary school	1,371	44.7%
High school	518	16.9%
College / grad school	826	26.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.7%

Professional & management 13.6%

Finance & real estate 12.8%

Retail trade 10.1%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Public administration 6.0%

Construction 4.3%

Other services 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Information 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.9%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	7.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.3%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.4

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 4.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.4%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.8%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.1%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	16.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	9.9%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	7.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	74.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	838	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	27.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.6%
Public insurance	31.8%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,547	95.1%
Spanish	446	3.3%
Other Indo-European	90	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	223	1.6%
Other languages	97	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,923	90.7%
Born in same state	12,682	89.0%
Born in different state	9,936	69.7%
Foreign born	241	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	1,327	9.3%
Not a US citizen	990	74.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,079	21.6%
French	1,088	7.6%
German	363	2.5%
Arab	278	2%
English	131	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	104	0.7%
Polish	62	0.4%
Dutch	50	0.4%
Irish	26	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06416

What city is ZIP code 06416 in?

ZIP code 06416 is primarily assigned to Cromwell, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06416 in?

ZIP code 06416 falls within Middlesex County, Connecticut.

Does ZIP code 06416 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 06416 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 06416?

ZIP code 06416 has an estimated population of 14,250 residents, with a density of 1,144 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06416?

The median household income in ZIP code 06416 is $101,424, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06416?

The median home value in ZIP code 06416 is $288,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 06416 in?

ZIP code 06416 observes the EST timezone.