06801 ZIP Code
Bethel, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06801 |
| City/Town: | Bethel |
| County: | Western Connecticut |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,406 |
| Median Household Income: | $108,382 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,272 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,772 |
| Median Home Value: | $404,100 |
| Land Area: | 16.9 sq miles
43.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.3698, -73.3895 |
Population Information (06801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,406 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,232 | 50.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,174 | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,183 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,277 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,513 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,307 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,228 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,572 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,040 | 10.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,799 | 13.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,949 | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,567 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,605 | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 927 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 439 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $404,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,457 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,772 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,390 | 95.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 382 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,795 | 78.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,595 | 21.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,898 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 566 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 616 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,169 | 22.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,387 | 17.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,008 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,621 | 26.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,531 | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 44.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $108,382 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $144,102 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $128,651 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,272 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,412 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,875 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 537 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,756 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,442 | 77.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,348 | 12.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 911 | 8.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 174 | 1.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,152 | 69.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,411 | 6.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,183 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,630 | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,030 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,048 | 14.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,638 | 12.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 223 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 684 | 3.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 60 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,671 | 8.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06801 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 80 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 133 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 394 | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 357 | 4.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 584 | 7.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 982 | 13.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 918 | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,314 | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,013 | 13.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,615 | 21.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06801 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,064 | 74.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 622 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 191 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 40 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 356 | 3.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,313 | 12.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06801 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 30 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 612 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,060 | 9.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 383 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,392 | 12.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 447 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 215 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 922 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,363 | 12.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,590 | 23.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 802 | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 645 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 414 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.2% | 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 (06801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,630 | 91.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,570 | 71.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,934 | 29.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,616 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06801 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,073 | 82.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,960 | 26.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,662 | 22.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 186 | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 111 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 382 | 5.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06801 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,047 | 64.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 797 | 10.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 835 | 10.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 472 | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 255 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 219 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 147 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06801 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 726 | 9.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 507 | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 574 | 7.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 940 | 12.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,909 | 24.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 749 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 766 | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 258 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,343 | 17.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06801 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 362 | 4.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 407 | 5.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,397 | 18.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,022 | 38.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,137 | 27.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 447 | 5.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06801 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,752 | 23.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 607 | 8.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,653 | 22.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,218 | 43.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 79 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 61 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06801 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 459 | 6.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,761 | 23.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,301 | 44.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,869 | 25.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06801 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 76 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 26 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 50 | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 244 | 4.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 719 | 12.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,230 | 55.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,415 | 24.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 35 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,785 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,160 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,457 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.80 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.38 |
Households (06801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,390 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,772 | 51.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,704 | 23.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 987 | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,943 | 26.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,522 | 34.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,058 | 27.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.73 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.28 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06801 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,881 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,640 | 33.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,076 | 51.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 196 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 878 | 11.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,638 | 33.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06801 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,230 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 401 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 202 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,319 | 44.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,120 | 21.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,188 | 22.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,620 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 747 | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,246 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,859 | 9.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 160 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,144 | 61.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 555 | 29.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06801 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,568 | 91.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,582 | 7.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 466 | 29.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,014 | 64.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 855 | 54.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 102 | 6.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,192 | 79.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 372 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,214 | 1132.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,214 | 1132.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,214 | 1132.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 973 | 261.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 316 | 84.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 8 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,912 | 514.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 55 | 14.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06801 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,223 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,533 | 75.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,690 | 24.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,577 | 8.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,447 | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 512 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 154 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06801 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,390 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,152 | 96.8% | 89.4% |
Bethel, CT06801