ZIP Code 06450: Population, Income, Housing

State: CT

Total population: 35,694 Household income: $71,250 Rent: $1,355

Overview

Total population

35,694

Rent

$1,355

Year built

1963

Household income

$71,250

Per capita income

$37,885

Poverty rate

13.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.4 persons

Rent over 30% of income

54.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Connecticut

County

New Haven County

City

Meriden

Total population

35,694

Adults over 25

24,855

Total households

14,609

Household size

2.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$71,250

Per capita income

$37,885

Poverty rate

13.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

54.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,355

Year built

1963

Households that rent

37.7%

Households that own

62.3%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.1

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

56.3%

Black

8.2%

Asian

3.4%

Two or more races

18.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

37.1%

Not Hispanic or Latino

62.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

14,967 (89.1%)

Commute time to work

22 mins

Work from home

1,823 (10.9%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

30.1%

High school graduate or GED

34%

Some college or associate degree

12%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

23.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 06450 with: Meriden, CT New Haven metro area, CT Connecticut United States

ZIP 06450

Total population35,694

Rent$1,355

Year built1963

Household income$71,250

Per capita income$37,885

Poverty rate13.1%

Unemployment rateN/A

Meriden, CT

Total population60,545

Rent$1,294

Year built1960

Household income$71,253

Per capita income$37,538

Poverty rate13.2%

Unemployment rate3.4%

New Haven Metro Area, CT

Total population570,598

Rent$1,525

Year built1964

Household income$88,197

Per capita income$49,766

Poverty rate11.4%

Unemployment rate3.2%

Connecticut State

Total population3,624,508

Rent$1,488

Year built1967

Household income$95,781

Per capita income$55,915

Poverty rate10%

Unemployment rate3.2%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP06450	CityMeriden, CT	Metro AreaNew Haven metro area, CT	StateConnecticut	CountryUnited States
Total population	35,694	60,545	570,598	3,624,508	334,922,499
Rent	$1,355	$1,294	$1,525	$1,488	$1,413
Year built	1963	1960	1964	1967	1980
Household income	$71,250	$71,253	$88,197	$95,781	$80,734
Per capita income	$37,885	$37,538	$49,766	$55,915	$44,673
Poverty rate	13.1%	13.2%	11.4%	10%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.4%	3.2%	3.2%	4%

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Summary for 06450

Rent & Income

In 06450, the typical monthly rent is $1,355 and the typical household income is $71,250. Rent here is similar to Meriden and lower than Connecticut, and household income is similar to Meriden and lower than Connecticut. The estimated poverty rate is 13.1%, which is similar to the Meriden rate and higher than the Connecticut rate.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 37.7% of households. About 54.1% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 23.9% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 06450 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 06450 — Poverty

How ZIP 06450 compares in Connecticut (29 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,355	8 / 29	from lower rent	$1,169 – $2,266
Household income	$71,250	21 / 29	from higher income	$46,304 – $193,300
Poverty rate	13.1%	17 / 29	from lower poverty	4% – 31.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Connecticut with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 06450

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 06450 ranks 8th out of 29 ZIP Codes in Connecticut. Statewide, values range from $1,169 in ZIP 06790 up to $2,266 in ZIP 06611.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 21st out of 29 ZIP Codes. Across Connecticut, figures vary from $46,304 in ZIP 06106 up to $193,300 in ZIP 06824.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 06450 places 17th out of 29 ZIP Codes. Throughout Connecticut, numbers span from 4% in ZIP 06489 up to 31.8% in ZIP 06704.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 06450 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,355 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 06450

Annual Household Income: $71,250

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 06450

Estimated Rate: 13.1%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 06450

In ZIP Code 06450, households that rent: 5,503 (37.7%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	5,503	37.7%
Owner-Occupied	9,106	62.3%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 06450

In ZIP Code 06450, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,979 (54.1%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,979	54.1%
Other renter households	2,524	45.9%
Total renter households	5,503	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 06450

Less than High School: 7,476 people (30.1%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 8,452 people (34%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,976 people (12%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 5,951 people (23.9%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 24,855

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.