06457 ZIP Code — Middletown, CT
Middlesex County, Connecticut
ZIP code 06457 is located in Middletown, Connecticut, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 40.69 square miles and serves a population of 47,030 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.
About ZIP code 06457
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $257,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $75,137.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
47,030
population
40.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
06457 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 06457
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06457. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Middletown | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
06459 Middletown (0.5 mi)
06481 Rockfall (2.7 mi)
06455 Middlefield (3.9 mi)
06416 Cromwell (4 mi)
06480 Portland (4.7 mi)
06023 East Berlin (5.8 mi)
06422 Durham (6.2 mi)
06450 Meriden (6.7 mi)
06441 Higganum (7 mi)
06037 Berlin (7.4 mi)
06067 Rocky Hill (7.4 mi)
06073 South Glastonbury (8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 47,030 |
| Population density | 1,156 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 09 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 40.69 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.35 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.5495 |
| Longitude | -72.6518 |
| 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 | 40.4% | 28.8% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.5% | 28.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 30.3% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.6% | 12.1% | 13.2% |
Demographics & statistics
47,030
Population
1,156
People per sq mi
38.8
Median age
$75,137
Median household income
$44,100
Per capita income
$257,800
Median home value
$1,312
Median monthly rent
54.1%
Home ownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
12,537
Housing units
40.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
918
Under 5
966
897
5–9
944
1,015
10–14
1,069
1,526
15–19
1,607
2,308
20–24
2,430
3,928
25–34
4,135
2,525
35–44
2,657
2,782
45–54
2,929
1,795
55–59
1,889
1,583
60–64
1,667
1,991
65–74
2,096
1,088
75–84
1,146
555
85+
584
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,062 | 15.0% |
| 18 and over | 39,968 | 85.0% |
| 65 and over | 7,460 | 15.9% |
| Median age | 38.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.3%
Black or African American
14.4%
Two or more races
8%
Hispanic or Latino
4.9%
Asian
4.7%
Other race
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,818 | 66.3% |
| Black or African American | 7,125 | 14.4% |
| Two or more races | 3,938 | 8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,433 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 2,343 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 664 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 142 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.4% | 28.8% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.5% | 28.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 30.3% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.6% | 12.1% | 13.2% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
5.8%
$35k–$50k
11.2%
$50k–$75k
16.8%
$75k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
16.6%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k+
10.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.0% |
| $200k+ | 10.3% |
| Median income | $75,137 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
2.9%
$100k–$150k
8.3%
$150k–$200k
15.1%
$200k–$300k
33.7%
$300k–$500k
33.5%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $257,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,312 |
| Owner occupied | 54.1% |
| Renter occupied | 45.9% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 43.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 17.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 21.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% |
| 3 or more | 14.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 27.7% |
| Electricity | 29.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.1% |
| Fuel oil | 35.4% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,715 | 37.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,649 | 8.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,799 | 23.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,372 | 31.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,519 | 22.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,241 | 25.5% |
| Average household size | 2.09 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.9% | 38.7% |
| Married | 41.9% | 39.0% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 14.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.5%
HS graduate
27.1%
Some college, no degree
17.9%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
23.2%
Graduate / professional
17.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 655 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 221 | 1.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,246 | 26.1% |
| High school | 1,765 | 14.2% |
| College / grad school | 6,564 | 52.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.3%
Professional & management
11.6%
Manufacturing
10.1%
Retail trade
10.1%
Finance & real estate
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Construction
4.4%
Other services
4.2%
Public administration
4.2%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.7% |
| Service | 16.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.8% |
| Production & transportation | 9.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.4% |
| Government | 12.8% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.2% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 5.7% |
| Work from home | 12.1% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.6 |
Poverty
All people
11.9%
Under 18 years
14.8%
18 and over
11.3%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
19.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.6% |
| Retirement income | 21.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.2% |
| High blood pressure | 28.8% |
| High cholesterol | 29.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 22.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.9% |
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 18.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 9.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.5% |
| Visited dentist | 69.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 11.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,051 | 5.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 and over | 30.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.8% |
| Public insurance | 35.9% |
| No insurance | 3.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 45,146 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 2,273 | 5.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 768 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,011 | 2.2% |
| Other languages | 411 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 41,578 | 88.4% |
| Born in same state | 40,712 | 86.6% |
| Born in different state | 27,715 | 58.9% |
| Foreign born | 866 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,452 | 11.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,711 | 68.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 6,335 | 13.5% |
| French | 3,664 | 7.8% |
| Arab | 1,982 | 4.2% |
| German | 829 | 1.8% |
| Irish | 270 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 215 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 199 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 126 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 118 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.7% |
| Internet access | 92.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06457
What city is ZIP code 06457 in?
ZIP code 06457 is primarily assigned to Middletown, Connecticut.
What county is ZIP code 06457 in?
ZIP code 06457 falls within Middlesex County, Connecticut.
What is the population of ZIP code 06457?
ZIP code 06457 has an estimated population of 47,030 residents, with a density of 1,156 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06457?
The median home value in ZIP code 06457 is $257,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 06457?
The median household income in ZIP code 06457 is $75,137, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 06457 in?
ZIP code 06457 observes the EST timezone.