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ZIP 06451

Part of Meriden, CT
Pop. 24,851·New Haven County·73rd most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$1,667/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.2%
vs US Median
-$298
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ZIP 06451 · $1,667
More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,220
1 BR
$1,410
2 BR
$1,750
3 BR
$2,160
4 BR+
$2,550
Research median
$1,750/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
$20,004/yr
At $1,667/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyNew Haven County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06451 (Meriden, CT) is majority owner-occupied, 19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,851
Median income
$71,255
Median age
38.8
Renters
43.1%
Age distribution
22.5%
21.4%
25.2%
16.1%
14.8%
Under 1822.5%
18–3421.4%
35–5425.2%
55–6416.1%
65+14.8%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
51.2%
40.2%
White51.2%
Black8.9%
Hispanic40.2%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
14.2%
36%
30.1%
19.7%
No HS diploma14.2%
HS diploma36%
Some college30.1%
Bachelor's+19.7%
Housing tenure
56.9%
43.1%
Owner56.9%
Renter43.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06451 in Meriden, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,034 → $71,255
up 18.7%
Population
24,423 → 24,851
up 1.8%
Renter share
48.4% → 43.1%
-5.3 pts
Bachelor's+
20.8% → 19.7%
-1.1 pts
Median age
40.1 → 38.8
-1.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 06451 in Meriden, CT now reports about $71,255, up from $60,034 in 2021. The population has grown by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 24,423 residents to roughly 24,851. Renters now make up 43.1% of households, compared with 48.4% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06451 covers Meriden, CT. The median rent here is $1,667/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($71,255/yr), ZIP 06451 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06451?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06451 (Meriden, CT) is $1,667. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06451 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06451's median rent of $1,667/mo is $298 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06451 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06451 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #73 out of 85 ZIPs at $1,667/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06451?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,667/mo in ZIP 06451. The local median household income is $71,255/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06451?

Rent in ZIP 06451 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 06451 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06451 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,667/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($71,255/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06451 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 06451 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.1% of ZIP 06451 households are renters, while 56.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06451 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06451 compare to the rest of Meriden?

ZIP 06451 is more affordable than Meriden overall. At $1,667/mo, it's $81 below the Meriden citywide median of $1,748/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06451 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06451 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,667/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 06451's median household income ($71,255/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06451 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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