ZIP Code 06481 — undefined, CT Demographics & Data

ZIP code 06481 covers CT in Middlesex County with a population of about 1,644.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 47.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 860, 959; U.S. House district CT-3; the HARTFORD & NEW HAVEN media market.

CT sits in a university / college context (near wesleyan university (2.5 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Median household income in ZIP 06481 is about $109,228 — about 45% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 11.3%; unemployment rate near 0.0%; 37.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 4.0 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Education, and Finance and insurance; about 11.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 3.6 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $341,200 — about even with the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $3,501 (about 201% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 70.9% (about 5.5 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 06481 in CT, a household would need roughly $94,000 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 $2,192. That sits below the local median household income ($109,228), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

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 91 for ZIP 06481 (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.