Zip code 06801: Bethel, Connecticut

Q: What city is zip code 06801?

06801 is assigned to Bethel, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What is the population of 06801?

About 20,796 people live in 06801, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 06801?

The median household income in 06801 is $116,541.

Q: What zip codes are near 06801?

The closest zip codes to 06801 are 06810, 06813, 06817, 06470, 06875.

Residential delivery areaEastern Time

Population

20,796

Median household income

$117K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$435K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,640/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

17 sq mi

1,229 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 06801

06801 is a suburban zip code in Bethel, Connecticut, covering 17 sq mi of land. About 20,796 people live here, or 1,229 per square mile. The median resident is 42.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $116,541 a year, 44% above the national median of $80,734. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $434,600, or 3.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,640 a month.

46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.5 minutes each way, and 18% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; healthcare; and office and administrative support. 26% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another Indo-European language such as French, German, Russian or Hindi.

How 06801 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute32.5 min
85th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · CT 26.5 min45th of 268 in CT
Self-employed workers13.2%
84th
U.S. 10% · CT 9.9%77th of 276 in CT
Median household income$116,541
83rd
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · CT $95,781103rd of 267 in CT
Per capita income$58,019
83rd
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · CT $55,915124th of 277 in CT
Foreign-born residents21.2%
77th
U.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%36th of 277 in CT
Median age42.8
76th
U.S. 38.9 · CT 41.1161st of 277 in CT
Median earnings per worker$60,141
75th
U.S. $49,666 · CT $57,739156th of 275 in CT
Bachelor's degree or higher45.7%
74th
U.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%126th of 277 in CT
Work from home17.5%
70th
U.S. 15.1% · CT 16%117th of 276 in CT
Median home value$434,600
67th
U.S. $332,700 · CT $366,90078th of 267 in CT
Homeownership rate75.2%
67th
U.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%166th of 275 in CT
Broadband access94.1%
67th
U.S. 91% · CT 92.2%127th of 275 in CT
Healthcare workers10.4%
64th
U.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%124th of 276 in CT
Median gross rent$1,640
63rd
U.S. $1,413 · CT $1,48892nd of 247 in CT
Diversity index55.8
63rd
U.S. 61.4 · CT 5764th of 277 in CT
Income inequality (Gini)0.449
61st
U.S. 0.483 · CT 0.499112th of 274 in CT
Uninsured rate7.7%
57th
U.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%36th of 276 in CT
Rent-burdened renters51%
51st
U.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%125th of 267 in CT
Residents 65 and older16.4%
49th
U.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%197th of 277 in CT
Population density1,229/sq mi
47th
U.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi99th of 277 in CT
Tech workers2.7%
47th
U.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%155th of 276 in CT
Residents under 1820.9%
39th
U.S. 22% · CT 20.2%102nd of 277 in CT
Government workers12.4%
39th
U.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%162nd of 276 in CT
Population20,796
32nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,50863rd of 277 in CT
Housing vacancy4.9%
32nd
U.S. 10.1% · CT 7%179th of 275 in CT
Unemployment rate3.8%
30th
U.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%174th of 276 in CT
Veterans3.5%
20th
U.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%203rd of 277 in CT
Poverty rate5.1%
12th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · CT 10%165th of 276 in CT

Measure	06801	CT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CT
Average commuteWeakness	32.5 min	26.5 min	26.4 min	85th	45th of 268
Self-employed workers	13.2%	9.9%	10%	84th	77th of 276
Median household incomeStrength	$116,541	$95,781	$80,734	83rd	103rd of 267
Per capita incomeStrength	$58,019	$55,915	$44,673	83rd	124th of 277
Foreign-born residents	21.2%	15.7%	14.1%	77th	36th of 277
Median age	42.8	41.1	38.9	76th	161st of 277
Median earnings per worker	$60,141	$57,739	$49,666	75th	156th of 275
Bachelor's degree or higher	45.7%	42.5%	35.7%	74th	126th of 277
Work from home	17.5%	16%	15.1%	70th	117th of 276
Median home value	$434,600	$366,900	$332,700	67th	78th of 267
Homeownership rate	75.2%	66.5%	65.2%	67th	166th of 275
Broadband access	94.1%	92.2%	91%	67th	127th of 275
Healthcare workers	10.4%	10.4%	9.7%	64th	124th of 276
Median gross rent	$1,640	$1,488	$1,413	63rd	92nd of 247
Diversity index	55.8	57	61.4	63rd	64th of 277
Income inequality (Gini)	0.449	0.499	0.483	61st	112th of 274
Uninsured rate	7.7%	5.4%	8.4%	57th	36th of 276
Rent-burdened renters	51%	52.6%	51.1%	51st	125th of 267
Residents 65 and older	16.4%	18.5%	17.2%	49th	197th of 277
Population density	1,229/sq mi	749/sq mi	95/sq mi	47th	99th of 277
Tech workers	2.7%	3.6%	3.8%	47th	155th of 276
Residents under 18	20.9%	20.2%	22%	39th	102nd of 277
Government workers	12.4%	13.1%	14.5%	39th	162nd of 276
Population	20,796	3,624,508	334,922,499	32nd	63rd of 277
Housing vacancy	4.9%	7%	10.1%	32nd	179th of 275
Unemployment rate	3.8%	5.6%	5.2%	30th	174th of 276
Veterans	3.5%	4.7%	6.2%	20th	203rd of 277
Poverty rateStrength	5.1%	10%	12.5%	12th	165th of 276

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

10%

18–24

12%

25–34

10%

35–44

14%

45–54

18%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.8

Under 18

20.9%

65 and over

16.4%

Race and ethnicity

White64%
Black4%
Hispanic14%
Asian7%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other3%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

55.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

21.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

41.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

74%

Spanish

10%

Other Indo-European

13%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 7,782
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 67.9%
Married couples: 51.1%
Living alone: 26.1%
Veterans (of adults): 3.5%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

12%

$50–75k

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

21%

$150–200k

13%

$200k+

24%

Median household income

06801

$116,541

Connecticut

$95,781

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$58,019

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

5.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

36.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.449

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

06801

$434,600

Connecticut

$366,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

06801

$1,640

Connecticut

$1,488

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

73%

2–4 units

17%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 8,181
Owner-occupied: 75.2%
Vacant: 4.9%
Median year built: 1974
Median rooms: 6.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 51%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 26.2%
Home value to income: 3.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

71%

Carpooled

Transit

0.8%

Walked

0.6%

Bicycle

Worked from home

18%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10%

10–19

29%

20–29

16%

30–44

15%

45–59

17%

60+

14%

Average commute

32.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

69.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

18%

Healthcare

10%

Office and admin

10%

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Education

Transportation and moving

Food service

Production

Computer and math

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

16%

Retail

12%

Education

10%

Manufacturing

10%

Professional and technical services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

0.1%

Median earnings per worker

$60,141

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

13.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	06801	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$92,285	$74,888
Service	$24,035	$26,804
Sales and office	$50,282	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$50,290	$49,199
Production and transportation	$42,739	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

21%

Some college

16%

Associate's

Bachelor's

24%

Graduate

22%

High school graduate or higher: 90.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 45.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 21.7%
Households with broadband: 94.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 83.6%
No internet access: 3.7%
Without health insurance: 7.7%
Limited-English households: 5.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Bethel
State: Connecticut
Center point: 41.3698° N, 73.3895° W
Land area: 17 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Bethel (unincorporated)36% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 06801

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
06810	Danbury, CT	3.6 mi	55,833	$76,933	$402,100
06813	Danbury, CT · PO box	3.8 mi	—	—	—
06817	Danbury, CT · PO box	3.8 mi	—	—	—
06470	Newtown, CT	4.1 mi	15,593	$153,238	$577,800
06875	Redding Center, CT · PO box	4.4 mi	—	—	—
06440	Hawleyville, CT · PO box	4.4 mi	—	—	—
06814	Danbury, CT · PO box	4.4 mi	—	—	—
06816	Danbury, CT · PO box	4.4 mi	—	—	—
06852	Norwalk, CT · PO box	4.4 mi	—	—	—
06857	Norwalk, CT · PO box	4.4 mi	—	—	—
06860	Norwalk, CT · PO box	4.4 mi	—	—	—
06876	Redding Ridge, CT · PO box	4.4 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 06801

What city is zip code 06801?

06801 is assigned to Bethel, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What is the population of 06801?

About 20,796 people live in 06801, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 06801 in?

06801 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 06801?

The median household income in 06801 is $116,541.

What zip codes are near 06801?

The closest zip codes to 06801 are 06810, 06813, 06817, 06470, 06875.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06801, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.