06450 ZIP Code
Meriden, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06450 |
| City/Town: | Meriden |
| County: | South Central Regional |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,074 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,887 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,684 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,872 |
| Median Home Value: | $196,200 |
| Land Area: | 13.9 sq miles
36.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5358, -72.7757 |
Population Information (06450 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,074 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,387 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,687 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,183 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,700 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,830 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,731 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,467 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,867 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,400 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,327 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,819 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,034 | 8.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,383 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,320 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,013 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06450 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $196,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,220 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,872 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,855 | 93.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,017 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,446 | 63.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,409 | 36.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06450 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,163 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,495 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,019 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,716 | 34.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,498 | 21.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,406 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,839 | 11.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,190 | 8.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06450 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,887 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $85,553 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,361 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,684 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06450 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,656 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,140 | 91.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,516 | 8.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,127 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,229 | 83.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,337 | 13.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 539 | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 35 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06450 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,211 | 69.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,617 | 7.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 159 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 780 | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,199 | 8.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,103 | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,172 | 17.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 12,770 | 35.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,107 | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 8,789 | 24.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 61 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,813 | 5.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06450 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 761 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 520 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,123 | 7.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 967 | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,004 | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,018 | 20.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,981 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,447 | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 976 | 6.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,058 | 7.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06450 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,206 | 77.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,191 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 284 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 475 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 369 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,268 | 7.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06450 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 19 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,050 | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,114 | 12.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 720 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,150 | 12.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 948 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 410 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,205 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,806 | 10.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,252 | 24.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,141 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 562 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 763 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06450 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (06450 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,694 | 93.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,600 | 59.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,055 | 44.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,787 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06450 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,277 | 75.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,665 | 31.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,545 | 23.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,223 | 8.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 848 | 5.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,746 | 18.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06450 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,569 | 47.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,500 | 9.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,841 | 11.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,691 | 10.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 749 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 535 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,942 | 12.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 23 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06450 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 292 | 1.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 602 | 3.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 577 | 3.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,589 | 16.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,082 | 13.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,708 | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,577 | 16.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,209 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,227 | 26.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06450 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 305 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,169 | 13.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,005 | 37.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,607 | 35.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,578 | 9.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 208 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06450 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,130 | 41.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 416 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,853 | 19.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 5,204 | 35.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 82 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 52 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 96 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06450 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,382 | 9.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,800 | 39.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,229 | 35.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,444 | 16.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06450 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 275 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 477 | 5.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,242 | 13.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,007 | 31.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,036 | 32.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,222 | 12.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 123 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 64 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06450 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,803 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $873 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,220 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.38 |
Households (06450 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,855 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,174 | 34.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,825 | 12.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,859 | 19.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,413 | 36.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,982 | 26.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,169 | 28.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06450 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,022 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,590 | 39.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,981 | 42.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 457 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,729 | 12.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,545 | 39.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06450 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,651 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 549 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 588 | 7.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,346 | 43.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,450 | 19.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,718 | 22.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06450 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,219 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,752 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,481 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,032 | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 361 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,026 | 60.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,645 | 32.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06450 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,942 | 88.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,490 | 9.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,183 | 62.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,267 | 36.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 274 | 7.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 40 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06450 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 32,249 | 89.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 3,185 | 8.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,825 | 120.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,825 | 120.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,825 | 120.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,092 | 34.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 284 | 8.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,840 | 57.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 85 | 2.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06450 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 33,891 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,233 | 71.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,658 | 28.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 8,178 | 24.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 860 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 479 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 141 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06450 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,855 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,578 | 91.4% | 89.4% |
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