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ZIP 06450

Part of Meriden, CT
Pop. 35,694·New Haven County·64th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$1,870/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$95
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ZIP 06450 · $1,870
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,280
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,780
3 BR
$2,200
4 BR+
$2,600
Research median
$1,780/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,440/yr
At $1,870/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyNew Haven County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.6% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06450 (Meriden, CT) is majority owner-occupied, 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,694
Median income
$71,250
Median age
39
Renters
37.7%
Age distribution
21.5%
22.9%
23.4%
15.1%
17.1%
Under 1821.5%
18–3422.9%
35–5423.4%
55–6415.1%
65+17.1%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
56.3%
37.1%
White56.3%
Black8.2%
Hispanic37.1%
Asian3.4%
Education (25+)
13.2%
34%
28.9%
23.9%
No HS diploma13.2%
HS diploma34%
Some college28.9%
Bachelor's+23.9%
Housing tenure
62.3%
37.7%
Owner62.3%
Renter37.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06450 in Meriden, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,700 → $71,250
up 19.3%
Population
36,367 → 35,694
down 1.9%
Renter share
37.2% → 37.7%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
19.9% → 23.9%
+4.0 pts
Median age
40.2 → 39
-1.2 yrs

Median household income grew from $59,700 to $71,250 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.3% shift. Headcount in the area went from 36,367 to 35,694 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 19.9% to 23.9%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06450 covers Meriden, CT. The median rent here is $1,870/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($71,250/yr), ZIP 06450 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06450?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06450 (Meriden, CT) is $1,870. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06450 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06450's median rent of $1,870/mo is $95 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06450 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06450 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #64 out of 85 ZIPs at $1,870/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06450?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,870/mo in ZIP 06450. The local median household income is $71,250/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06450?

Rent in ZIP 06450 has increased 8.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 06450 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06450 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,870/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($71,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06450 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 06450 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.7% of ZIP 06450 households are renters, while 62.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06450 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06450 compare to the rest of Meriden?

ZIP 06450 is pricier than Meriden as a whole. At $1,870/mo, it's $122 above the Meriden citywide median of $1,748/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06450 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06450 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,870/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 06450's median household income ($71,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06450 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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