06451 ZIP Code
Meriden, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06451 |
| City/Town: | Meriden |
| County: | South Central Regional |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,482 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,540 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,408 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,169 |
| Median Home Value: | $206,700 |
| Land Area: | 9.8 sq miles
25.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5419, -72.8234 |
Population Information (06451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,482 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,949 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,533 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,553 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,448 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,457 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,431 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,416 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,265 | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,315 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,919 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,644 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,243 | 9.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,841 | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,299 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 651 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $206,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,146 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,169 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,163 | 91.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,006 | 9.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,432 | 53.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,731 | 46.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,177 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,327 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,450 | 8.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,148 | 35.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,593 | 20.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,331 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,091 | 12.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,237 | 7.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06451 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,540 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $81,844 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,620 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,408 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,281 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,175 | 91.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,095 | 8.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,449 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,235 | 82.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,482 | 13.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 458 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,715 | 60.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,328 | 9.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 61 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 500 | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,838 | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,022 | 20.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,130 | 25.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,677 | 39.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 435 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 6,890 | 28.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 395 | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,957 | 8.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06451 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 606 | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 593 | 5.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 987 | 9.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,082 | 10.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,045 | 10.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,489 | 14.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,419 | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,595 | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 780 | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 567 | 5.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06451 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,526 | 76.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,283 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 272 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 169 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 90 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 555 | 5.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06451 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 24 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 665 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,756 | 15.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 550 | 4.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,060 | 9.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 737 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 151 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 417 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,150 | 10.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,736 | 24.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 966 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 497 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 466 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.9% | 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 (06451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,187 | 94.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,419 | 54.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,345 | 50.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,217 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06451 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,185 | 70.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,466 | 34.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,543 | 25.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 943 | 9.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 695 | 6.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,411 | 23.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06451 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,495 | 49.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 433 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,640 | 14.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,160 | 10.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 477 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 151 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,635 | 14.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 178 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06451 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 110 | 1.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 600 | 5.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 601 | 5.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 989 | 8.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,691 | 15.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,092 | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,101 | 18.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 853 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,132 | 28.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06451 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 430 | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,770 | 15.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,404 | 30.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,129 | 37.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,217 | 10.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 219 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06451 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,489 | 44.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 372 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,375 | 13.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,565 | 35.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 19 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 109 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 218 | 2.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06451 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,471 | 14.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,709 | 36.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,394 | 33.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,589 | 15.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06451 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 207 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 93 | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 504 | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,743 | 32.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,837 | 33.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 890 | 16.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 153 | 2.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 5 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06451 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,854 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $903 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,146 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.38 |
Households (06451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,163 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,553 | 35.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,197 | 11.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,821 | 17.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,065 | 40.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,669 | 26.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,826 | 27.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.39 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06451 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,343 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,296 | 46.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,077 | 43.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 225 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 621 | 6.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,909 | 41.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06451 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,750 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 214 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 375 | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,258 | 39.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,261 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,642 | 28.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,244 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 718 | 3.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,404 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,879 | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 392 | 10.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,906 | 49.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,581 | 40.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06451 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,947 | 85.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,301 | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,992 | 60.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,143 | 34.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 94 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 166 | 5.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,143 | 90.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 3,005 | 12.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,339 | 77.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,339 | 77.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,339 | 77.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 274 | 9.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 64 | 2.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 25 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,528 | 50.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 138 | 4.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06451 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,929 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,214 | 66.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,715 | 33.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,897 | 30.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 427 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 342 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 49 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06451 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,163 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,112 | 89.7% | 89.4% |
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