06443 ZIP Code — Madison, CT

New Haven County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06443 is located in Madison, Connecticut, within New Haven County. It covers approximately 36.17 square miles and serves a population of 17,658 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 203/475.

About ZIP code 06443

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 $487,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($156,171) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 38% 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 31 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 70% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 06443 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

17,658

population

36.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06443 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06443

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06443. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Madison	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06419 Killingworth (2.4 mi) 06437 Guilford (4.6 mi) 06413 Clinton (4.6 mi) 06498 Westbrook (7.5 mi) 06412 Chester (7.5 mi) 06417 Deep River (7.9 mi) 06442 Ivoryton (8.1 mi) 06441 Higganum (8.3 mi) 06472 Northford (9 mi) 06422 Durham (9.1 mi) 06471 North Branford (9.3 mi) 06438 Haddam (9.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	17,658
Population density	488 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	36.17 sq mi
Water area	1.65 sq mi
Latitude	41.3434
Longitude	-72.6019
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	203/475

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.0%	35.9%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	28.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	25.5%	27.1%
Over $200k	29.4%	9.7%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

17,658

Population

488

People per sq mi

51.3

Median age

$156,171

Median household income

$81,103

Per capita income

$487,900

Median home value

$1,997

Median monthly rent

89.9%

Home ownership

2.5%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

7,346

Housing units

69.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

229

Under 5

232

420

5–9

426

695

10–14

706

505

15–19

513

419

20–24

426

475

25–34

482

831

35–44

844

1,393

45–54

1,416

876

55–59

890

809

60–64

823

1,385

65–74

1,408

458

75–84

466

263

85+

268

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,442	19.5%
18 and over	14,216	80.5%
65 and over	4,248	24.1%
Median age	51.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.4%

Two or more races 3.7%

Asian 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 0.8%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	16,151	89.4%
Two or more races	667	3.7%
Asian	560	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	401	2.2%
Other race	144	0.8%
Black or African American	92	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	44	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.0%	35.9%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	28.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	25.5%	27.1%
Over $200k	29.4%	9.7%	13.2%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 1.7%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 4.8%

$50k–$75k 5.6%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k+ 38.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	1.7%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	4.8%
$50k–$75k	5.6%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	13.2%
$200k+	38.4%
Median income	$156,171

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%

$50k–$100k 0.5%

$100k–$150k 0.2%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k–$300k 4.5%

$300k–$500k 45.0%

$500k–$1M 38.6%

$1M+ 8.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$487,900
Median rent / month	$1,997
Owner occupied	89.9%
Renter occupied	10.1%
Vacant	15.0%
Single-family detached	91.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	22.1%
1960–1969	16.7%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	10.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	14.6%
3 bedrooms	34.7%
4 bedrooms	40.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	22.1%
2 vehicles	44.1%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.6%
Electricity	13.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.4%
Fuel oil	59.6%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,807	70.4%
Cohabiting couple	159	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	624	9.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,235	18.1%
Households with children under 18	1,738	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,882	42.2%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.5%	21.4%
Married	70.4%	62.6%
Separated	0.8%	0.8%
Widowed	2.3%	5.2%
Divorced	5.0%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 13.0%

Some college, no degree 10.0%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 36.9%

Graduate / professional 32.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.9%
Bachelor's or higher	69.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	303	7.1%
Kindergarten	62	1.4%
Elementary school	1,934	45.2%
High school	1,008	23.6%
College / grad school	972	22.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.0%

Professional & management 16.2%

Manufacturing 13.8%

Retail trade 8.3%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Construction 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Other services 3.1%

Information 3.0%

Public administration 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	65.7%
Service	9.7%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	2.8%
Production & transportation	5.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.6%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.4%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	2.2%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	22.1%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 2.5%

Under 18 years 1.5%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 1.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	34.4%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.7%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.5%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	15.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	8.1%
Poor mental health	11.2%
Poor physical health	7.5%
No health insurance	4.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	81.0%
Cholesterol screening	95.3%
Teeth loss	5.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	659	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.3%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	21.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.9%
Public insurance	26.7%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,197	97.4%
Spanish	97	0.6%
Other Indo-European	5	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	92	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,417	93.0%
Born in same state	16,225	91.9%
Born in different state	8,764	49.6%
Foreign born	192	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	1,241	7.0%
Not a US citizen	1,045	84.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4,940	28%
French	2,778	15.7%
Arab	820	4.6%
English	347	2%
German	209	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	113	0.6%
Norwegian	111	0.6%
Irish	107	0.6%
Dutch	30	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06443

What city is ZIP code 06443 in?

ZIP code 06443 is primarily assigned to Madison, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06443 in?

ZIP code 06443 falls within New Haven County, Connecticut.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 06443?

70% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 06443 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 06443 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 06443 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 06443 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06443?

The median household income in ZIP code 06443 is $156,171, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 06443 in?

ZIP code 06443 observes the EST timezone.