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Bethel, CT
Census-designated place in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06801.
Population
11,404
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,850
ZIP codes
1
Bethel and its ZIP codes
Bethel at a glance
- Bethel is about 2.5 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- It is the 34th most populous of 214 cities and towns in Connecticut.
- Households here earn a median of $90,848 a year, 5% less than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $378,300 (3% above Connecticut) and median rent is $1,656 a month.
Local data for Bethel, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bethel, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,848
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$378,300
Median rent
$1,656/mo
Homeownership
63.5%
Bachelor's or higher
38.3%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
32.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,105), Irish Americans (1,467), Brazilian Americans (1,215).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Western Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Bethel.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$135,554
289,915 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$165,513
BEA, 2024
PPP loans
$76M
766 loans, 7,718 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bethel, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.0%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home15.5%
Average one-way commute: 32.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bethel, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,793
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,431
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
53.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bethel, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.7%
U.S. 33.3% -7.6 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
ZIP codes in Bethel
1 in or overlapping Bethel. Population shown
Cities near Bethel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DodgingtownCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.4 |
| DanburyCity | 3.8 mi | 42 |
| Route 7 GatewayCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Redding CenterCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Lakes EastCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.9 |
| TopstoneCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.2 |
| HawleyvilleCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Lakes WestCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.3 |
| RidgeburyCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 5.5 |
| NewtownBorough | 6.2 mi | 2.3 |
| Mamanasco LakeCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Brookfield CenterCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.5 |
| BranchvilleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| Candlewood OrchardsCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Kellogg PointCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| BotsfordCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bethel, CT in?
- Bethel is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Bethel, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bethel include 06801.
- What is the population of Bethel, CT?
- About 11,404 people live in Bethel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bethel?
- Nearby places include Dodgingtown (3.2 mi), Danbury (3.8 mi), Route 7 Gateway (4.5 mi), Redding Center (4.5 mi), Lakes East (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023