Bethel, CT — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 06801 serves a portion of Bethel, Connecticut, within Fairfield County. This community is home to approximately 14,528 residents, with a median age of 34.9 years. The median household income of $92,982 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $446,313 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 26% owner-occupied and 74% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Bethel is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 143 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 65% and an unemployment rate of 8.7%, 06801 reflects the economic character of Fairfield County in Connecticut.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 14,528 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 1,648 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $92,982 | ↑ 38% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $446,313 | ↑ 48% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 143 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.7% | ↑ 123% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 9.6% | ↓ 16% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 65% | ↑ 86% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 34.9 yrs | ↓ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 26% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 74% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 7,699 | — |