06438 ZIP Code — Haddam, CT

Middlesex County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06438 is located in Haddam, Connecticut, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 13.95 square miles and serves a population of 3,079 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.

About ZIP code 06438

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 $373,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $140,000. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 32% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 06438 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,079

population

13.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06438 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06438

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06438. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Haddam	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06412 Chester (4 mi) 06441 Higganum (4.1 mi) 06469 Moodus (4.7 mi) 06423 East Haddam (5.9 mi) 06424 East Hampton (6.5 mi) 06417 Deep River (6.9 mi) 06419 Killingworth (7.2 mi) 06442 Ivoryton (8.3 mi) 06422 Durham (9 mi) 06409 Centerbrook (9 mi) 06426 Essex (9.3 mi) 06443 Madison (9.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,079
Population density	221 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	13.95 sq mi
Water area	0.94 sq mi
Latitude	41.4605
Longitude	-72.5044
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	860

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.8%	28.8%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	28.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	36.0%	30.3%	27.1%
Over $200k	23.0%	12.1%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,079

Population

221

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$140,000

Median household income

$58,266

Per capita income

$373,100

Median home value

$1,732

Median monthly rent

78.7%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

948

Housing units

58.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

112

5–9

104

10–14

15–19

20–24

196

25–34

169

194

35–44

168

199

45–54

172

123

55–59

107

176

60–64

151

150

65–74

129

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	626	20.3%
18 and over	2,453	79.7%
65 and over	587	19.1%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.8%

Two or more races 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Asian 1.2%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,836	87.8%
Two or more races	186	5.8%
Hispanic or Latino	151	4.7%
Asian	40	1.2%
Other race	17	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.8%	28.8%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	28.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	36.0%	30.3%	27.1%
Over $200k	23.0%	12.1%	13.2%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 4.4%

$50k–$75k 3.5%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 21.5%

$200k+ 26.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	4.4%
$50k–$75k	3.5%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	24.0%
$150k–$200k	21.5%
$200k+	26.3%
Median income	$140,000

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 1.3%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k–$300k 24.8%

$300k–$500k 44.7%

$500k–$1M 24.2%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$373,100
Median rent / month	$1,732
Owner occupied	78.7%
Renter occupied	21.3%
Vacant	11.2%
Single-family detached	92.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	22.9%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	12.9%
1940–1949	9.7%
1939 or earlier	13.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	12.6%
3 bedrooms	55.3%
4 bedrooms	18.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	14.1%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	44.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	6.4%
Propane / LP gas	4.7%
Fuel oil	75.0%
Wood	13.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	800	77.1%
Cohabiting couple	58	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	110	10.6%
Female householder, no spouse	70	6.7%
Households with children under 18	356	34.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	345	33.2%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.9%	18.4%
Married	63.6%	68.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.4%	5.4%
Divorced	8.1%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 14.6%

Some college, no degree 12.4%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 31.4%

Graduate / professional 27.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	58.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	82	10.6%
Kindergarten	68	8.8%
Elementary school	246	31.8%
High school	212	27.4%
College / grad school	166	21.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.1%

Professional & management 19.8%

Finance & real estate 11.4%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Construction 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Public administration 3.3%

Retail trade 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Other services 1.4%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	58.1%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	12.1%
Natural resources & construction	5.9%
Production & transportation	6.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.1%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	14.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 3.4%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 31.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.5%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.1%
High blood pressure	30.3%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.2%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	15.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	9.2%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	8.0%
No health insurance	6.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	75.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	7.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	216	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	44.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.3%
Public insurance	24.4%
No insurance	0.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,979	96.8%
Spanish	62	2.1%
Other Indo-European	29	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	0.6%
Other languages	16	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,998	97.4%
Born in same state	2,992	97.2%
Born in different state	2,092	67.9%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	81	2.6%
Not a US citizen	24	29.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	604	19.6%
French	341	11.1%
Arab	134	4.4%
English	74	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	74	2.4%
Polish	41	1.3%
Dutch	8	0.3%
Irish	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06438

What city is ZIP code 06438 in?

ZIP code 06438 is primarily assigned to Haddam, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06438 in?

ZIP code 06438 falls within Middlesex County, Connecticut.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 06438?

59% 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 06438?

The median household income in ZIP code 06438 is $140,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06438?

The median home value in ZIP code 06438 is $373,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 06438?

ZIP code 06438 has an estimated population of 3,079 residents, with a density of 221 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 06438 in?

ZIP code 06438 observes the EST timezone.