ZIP code 06451: Meriden, CT
06451 is a ZIP code in Meriden, Connecticut, mainly in New Haven County, part of the New Haven, CT metro area. About 24,851 people live here.
- Population
- 24,851
- Median household income
- $71,255
- Typical home value
- $333,200+4.9% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,213gross, per month
- Median age
- 38.8
- Homeowners
- 56.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 06451 details
| City | Meriden |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven County (also partly Hartford County) |
| Metro area | New Haven, CT |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 9.8 sq mi, plus 0.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 2,528 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.7% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 24.1 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 41.54191, -72.82341 |
Median rent in 06451 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $988/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $969/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,204/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,635/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,840/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 06451
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06450 | Meriden, CT | 2.5 mi | 35,694 |
| 06467 | Milldale, CT | 4.3 mi | 405 |
| 06410 | Cheshire, CT | 4.6 mi | 28,904 |
| 06037 | Berlin, CT | 5.0 mi | 19,173 |
| 06411 | Cheshire, CT | 5.0 mi | — |
| 06479 | Plantsville, CT | 5.1 mi | 10,286 |
| 06489 | Southington, CT | 5.5 mi | 32,706 |
| 06492 | Wallingford, CT | 5.6 mi | 44,498 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 06451?
A typical home in ZIP code 06451 is worth about $333,200 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $71,255 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Connecticut average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $333,200 homeWhat can a $71,255 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 06451
What city is ZIP code 06451?
ZIP code 06451 is in Meriden, CT, in New Haven County.
What county is ZIP code 06451 in?
06451 is mainly in New Haven County, Connecticut, and partly in Hartford County.
What is the population of ZIP code 06451?
About 24,851 people live in ZIP code 06451, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 06451 in?
06451 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.
What other ZIP codes does Meriden have?
Meriden, CT also uses 06450.