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ZIP 06457

Pop. 46,720·Middlesex County·54th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$1,995/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.3%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
+$30
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ZIP 06457 · $1,995
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,330
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,310
4 BR+
$2,630
Research median
$1,930/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
$23,940/yr
At $1,995/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyMiddlesex County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (8.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.3% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06457 (Middletown, CT) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 40.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,720
Median income
$79,463
Median age
39
Renters
47.1%
Age distribution
14.7%
30.7%
23.7%
14%
17%
Under 1814.7%
18–3430.7%
35–5423.7%
55–6414%
65+17%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
65.5%
15%
12.6%
White65.5%
Black15%
Hispanic12.6%
Asian5.8%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
27.2%
26.4%
40.2%
No HS diploma6.2%
HS diploma27.2%
Some college26.4%
Bachelor's+40.2%
Housing tenure
52.9%
47.1%
Owner52.9%
Renter47.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06457 in Middletown, CT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,464 → $1,995
up 36.3%
Income
$67,510 → $79,463
up 17.7%
Population
46,000 → 46,720
up 1.6%
Renter share
46.4% → 47.1%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
39.4% → 40.2%
+0.8 pts
Median age
40.6 → 39
-1.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 06457 in Middletown, CT has climbed from $1,464 to $1,995, a 36.3% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $79,463 today, compared with $67,510 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.6% since 2021, moving from about 46,000 residents to roughly 46,720. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06457 covers Middletown, CT. The median rent here is $1,995/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($79,463/yr), ZIP 06457 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06457?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06457 (Middletown, CT) is $1,995. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06457 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06457's median rent of $1,995/mo is $30 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06457 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06457 falls in the middle range for Connecticut, ranking #54 out of 85 ZIPs at $1,995/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06457?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,995/mo in ZIP 06457. The local median household income is $79,463/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06457?

Rent in ZIP 06457 has increased 8.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 06457 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06457 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,995/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($79,463/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06457 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 06457 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.1% of ZIP 06457 households are renters, while 52.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06457 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06457 compare to the rest of Middletown?

ZIP 06457 is more affordable than Middletown overall. At $1,995/mo, it's $1 below the Middletown citywide median of $1,996/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06457 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06457 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,995/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 06457's median household income ($79,463/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06457 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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