06492 ZIP Code
Wallingford, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06492 |
| City/Town: | Wallingford |
| County: | South Central Regional |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 44,267 |
| Median Household Income: | $98,513 |
| Per Capita Income: | $55,199 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,312 |
| Median Home Value: | $311,200 |
| Land Area: | 39.8 sq miles
103.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.4627, -72.8051 |
Population Information (06492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 44,267 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,167 | 47.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,100 | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,362 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,085 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,060 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,708 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,955 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,909 | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,430 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,469 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,612 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,303 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,808 | 10.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,803 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,763 | 4.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $311,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,243 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,312 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,439 | 95.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 873 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,743 | 74.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,696 | 25.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 33,097 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,205 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 984 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,999 | 30.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,534 | 16.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,811 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,245 | 21.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,319 | 16.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06492 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $98,513 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $115,667 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $120,883 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $55,199 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 24,068 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 23,145 | 96.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 923 | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,170 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,871 | 81.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,116 | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,089 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 69 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 37,636 | 85.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 584 | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 2 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,962 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,269 | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,814 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,536 | 8.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,140 | 11.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,488 | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,660 | 3.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 95 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 897 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06492 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 937 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 390 | 2.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,136 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 901 | 4.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,324 | 7.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,217 | 12.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,437 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,381 | 23.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,338 | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,378 | 12.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06492 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,597 | 80.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,278 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 127 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 390 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 235 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,159 | 9.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06492 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 103 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,697 | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,650 | 11.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 748 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,358 | 10.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,068 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 525 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,477 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,064 | 8.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,573 | 28.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,945 | 8.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,261 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 676 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.2% | 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 (06492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 41,721 | 94.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 33,507 | 75.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,364 | 32.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,908 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06492 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,851 | 75.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,499 | 35.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,523 | 30.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 910 | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 474 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,205 | 6.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06492 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,066 | 62.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,200 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,558 | 8.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,414 | 7.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 557 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 679 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,528 | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 310 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06492 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 546 | 2.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,518 | 7.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,892 | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,511 | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,579 | 13.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,843 | 9.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,620 | 18.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 697 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,102 | 16.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06492 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 287 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,133 | 11.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,539 | 28.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,242 | 37.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,571 | 18.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 540 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06492 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,493 | 29.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 505 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,800 | 20.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 8,134 | 44.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 276 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 118 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 113 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06492 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 910 | 4.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,111 | 33.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,895 | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,523 | 24.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06492 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 252 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 311 | 2.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 196 | 1.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 765 | 5.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,915 | 35.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,817 | 42.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,434 | 10.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 53 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06492 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,217 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $882 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,243 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.76 | 2.38 |
Households (06492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,439 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,170 | 49.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,354 | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,018 | 16.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,968 | 26.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,588 | 24.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,557 | 35.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06492 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,999 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,448 | 30.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,254 | 57.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 598 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,434 | 8.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,457 | 30.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06492 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,841 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 649 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 592 | 6.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,918 | 33.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,208 | 25.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,474 | 28.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 36,268 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,541 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 43,629 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,516 | 12.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 458 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,269 | 41.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,789 | 50.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06492 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 38,668 | 87.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,304 | 12.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,070 | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,194 | 22.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 585 | 11.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 40 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 39,095 | 88.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 423 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,172 | 1222.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,172 | 1222.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,172 | 1222.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,356 | 320.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 119 | 28.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,185 | 516.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 194 | 45.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06492 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 41,905 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 35,143 | 83.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,762 | 16.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,372 | 8.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,393 | 5.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 839 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 158 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06492 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,439 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,324 | 94.0% | 89.4% |
Wallingford, CT06492