06481 ZIP Code — Rockfall, CT

Middlesex County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06481 is located in Rockfall, Connecticut, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 1.91 square miles and serves a population of 1,406 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.

About ZIP code 06481

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $283,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $97,045. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 06481 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,406

population

1.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06481 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06481

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06481. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rockfall	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06455 Middlefield (1.5 mi) 06457 Middletown (2.7 mi) 06459 Middletown (2.7 mi) 06450 Meriden (4.1 mi) 06422 Durham (5.2 mi) 06416 Cromwell (5.2 mi) 06023 East Berlin (5.7 mi) 06451 Meriden (6.2 mi) 06037 Berlin (6.2 mi) 06480 Portland (7.2 mi) 06495 Wallingford (7.5 mi) 06441 Higganum (7.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,406
Population density	736 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	1.91 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	41.5345
Longitude	-72.6997
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	39.0%	28.8%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	28.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	29.6%	30.3%	27.1%
Over $200k	4.6%	12.1%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,406

Population

736

People per sq mi

48.5

Median age

$97,045

Median household income

$47,676

Per capita income

$283,300

Median home value

$3,501

Median monthly rent

67.0%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

428

Housing units

34.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

101

55–59

60–64

141

65–74

162

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	231	16.4%
18 and over	1,175	83.6%
65 and over	389	27.7%
Median age	48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.1%

Asian 7.5%

Black or African American 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,281	91.1%
Asian	106	7.5%
Black or African American	19	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.0%	28.8%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	28.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	29.6%	30.3%	27.1%
Over $200k	4.6%	12.1%	13.2%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 1.3%

$25k–$35k 27.7%

$35k–$50k 4.7%

$50k–$75k 5.3%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

$200k+ 14.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	1.3%
$25k–$35k	27.7%
$35k–$50k	4.7%
$50k–$75k	5.3%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	19.7%
$200k+	14.3%
Median income	$97,045

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 2.2%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k–$300k 41.3%

$300k–$500k 43.3%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$283,300
Median rent / month	$3,501
Owner occupied	67.0%
Renter occupied	33.0%
Vacant	4.2%
Single-family detached	85.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	3.5%
1990–1999	2.7%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	13.9%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	42.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	39.9%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	24.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	35.5%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	24.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	38.3%
Propane / LP gas	8.8%
Fuel oil	44.8%
Wood	3.8%
Solar	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	302	50.3%
Cohabiting couple	28	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	39	6.5%
Female householder, no spouse	231	38.5%
Households with children under 18	121	20.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	294	49.0%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	18.9%
Married	55.8%	46.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.6%	0.0%
Divorced	9.5%	35.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 40.9%

Some college, no degree 17.7%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 19.3%

Graduate / professional 14.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.3%
Bachelor's or higher	34.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	2.3%
Kindergarten	18	5.9%
Elementary school	67	22.0%
High school	107	35.1%
College / grad school	106	34.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.2%

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Finance & real estate 14.6%

Public administration 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Professional & management 6.4%

Other services 5.4%

Retail trade 4.8%

Construction 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.1%
Service	5.3%
Sales & office	26.4%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.8%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.6%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	17.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	7.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	73.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	10.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	1.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.6%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	6.2%
65 and over	9.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.0%
Public insurance	30.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,357	96.5%
Spanish	47	3.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	1.3%
Other languages	29	2.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,311	93.2%
Born in same state	1,311	93.2%
Born in different state	1,005	71.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	95	6.8%
Not a US citizen	89	93.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	288	20.5%
French	159	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	77	5.5%
German	28	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	97.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06481

What city is ZIP code 06481 in?

ZIP code 06481 is primarily assigned to Rockfall, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06481 in?

ZIP code 06481 falls within Middlesex County, Connecticut.

Does ZIP code 06481 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 06481 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 06481 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 06481 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 06481?

ZIP code 06481 has an estimated population of 1,406 residents, with a density of 736 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06481?

The median household income in ZIP code 06481 is $97,045, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 06481 in?

ZIP code 06481 observes the EST timezone.