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ZIP 06492

Pop. 44,498·New Haven County·58th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$1,967/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
+$2
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 06492 · $1,967
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,280
1 BR
$1,390
2 BR
$1,720
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,510
Research median
$1,720/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
$23,604/yr
At $1,967/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyNew Haven County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06492 (Wallingford, CT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 40.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,498
Median income
$105,061
Median age
42.7
Renters
27.2%
Age distribution
18.8%
21.2%
25.3%
13.5%
21.2%
Under 1818.8%
18–3421.2%
35–5425.3%
55–6413.5%
65+21.2%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
81.2%
12.4%
White81.2%
Black2.2%
Hispanic12.4%
Asian2.5%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
29%
25%
40.4%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma29%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+40.4%
Housing tenure
72.8%
27.2%
Owner72.8%
Renter27.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06492 in Wallingford, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$88,605 → $105,061
up 18.6%
Population
44,446 → 44,498
up 0.1%
Renter share
27% → 27.2%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
36.9% → 40.4%
+3.5 pts
Median age
44.3 → 42.7
-1.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $88,605 in 2021 to $105,061 more recently. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 36.9% to 40.4%.

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About renting in ZIP 06492

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06492 covers Wallingford, CT. The median rent here is $1,967/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($105,061/yr), ZIP 06492 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 06492?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06492 (Wallingford, CT) is $1,967. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06492 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06492's median rent of $1,967/mo is $2 (0%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06492 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06492 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #58 out of 85 ZIPs at $1,967/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06492?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,967/mo in ZIP 06492. The local median household income is $105,061/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06492?

Rent in ZIP 06492 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 06492 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06492 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,967/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($105,061/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06492 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 06492 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.2% of ZIP 06492 households are renters, while 72.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06492 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06492 compare to the rest of Wallingford?

ZIP 06492 sits right at the Wallingford citywide median of $1,967/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06492 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06492 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,967/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 06492's median household income ($105,061/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06492 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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