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ZIP Code 06456 — undefined, CT Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
253
Median Income
$125,350
+67% vs US avg
Home Value
$428,800
+23% vs US avg
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
60.1 yrs
+54% vs US avg
City
N/A
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
IrishPolishAmerican
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Location
Coordinates
41.5248, -72.5503
Elevation
103 ft
Land Area
0.9 sq mi
Water Area
0.4 sq mi (31% water)

At a glance

Population
253
Density
N/A
Median income
$125,350
+67% vs US avg
Home value
$428,800
+23% vs US avg
Median rent
N/A
Timezone

Overview of ZIP Code 06456

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What to know about ZIP 06456

ZIP code 06456 covers CT in Middlesex County with a population of about 253.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 60.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 860, 959; U.S. House district CT-2; the HARTFORD & NEW HAVEN media market.

Local search focus: Retirement

CT fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (42.3%)). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.

Income and economy in CT

Median household income in ZIP 06456 is about $125,350 — about 67% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 13.4%; unemployment rate near 5.3%; 71.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 37.3 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Education, and Finance and insurance; about 19.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 4.5 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 114.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 06456

Median home value is about $428,800 — about 23% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 83.2% (about 17.8 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 06456 in CT, a household would need roughly $118,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $2,754. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($125,350). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

Climate normals for CT show little to no average snow and around 44.9 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 14 for ZIP 06456 (CT) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport HFD (15.5 miles (25.0 km)) · Wesleyan University (5.9 miles (9.5 km)) · Springfield Armory National Historic Site (40.4 miles (65.0 km)) · VA: Hartford Vet Center (10.7 miles (17.3 km))

Full lists and map pins are in the Infrastructure section below.