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Meriden, CT
City in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06450, 06451.
Population
60,545
Land area
23.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,551
ZIP codes
2
Meriden and its ZIP codes
Meriden at a glance
- Meriden is about 3.4 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 11th among 214 cities and towns in Connecticut.
- The median household income is $71,253, 26% below the Connecticut median of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $241,200 (34% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,294 a month.
Local data for Meriden, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Meriden, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,253
Poverty rate
13.2%
Median home value
$241,200
Median rent
$1,294/mo
Homeownership
60.1%
Bachelor's or higher
22.2%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (14,515), Italian Americans (8,859), Irish Americans (7,429).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for South Central Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Meriden.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,015
278,572 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,967
BEA, 2024
PPP loans
$113M
1,335 loans, 12,810 jobs reported
How people get to work
Meriden, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.8%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Meriden, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
707
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,848
3.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
44.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Meriden, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.0%
U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts
ZIP codes in Meriden
2 in or overlapping Meriden. Population shown
Cities near Meriden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire VillageCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 4 |
| Wallingford CenterCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 7.3 |
| PlantsvilleCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1 |
| KensingtonCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 6 |
| DurhamCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 8.2 |
| MiddletownCity | 7.8 mi | 41 |
| Quinnipiac UniversityCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.4 |
| PortlandCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 6 |
| NorthfordCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 8 |
| New BritainCity | 9.9 mi | 13.4 |
| NewingtonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 13.1 |
| North HavenCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 20.8 |
| BristolCity | 12 mi | 26.4 |
| WaterburyCity | 13 mi | 28.6 |
| WethersfieldCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 12.3 |
| NaugatuckBorough | 14 mi | 16.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Meriden, CT in?
- Meriden is in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Meriden, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Meriden include 06450, 06451.
- What is the population of Meriden, CT?
- About 60,545 people live in Meriden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Meriden?
- Nearby places include Cheshire Village (5.4 mi), Wallingford Center (5.6 mi), Plantsville (5.7 mi), Kensington (6.4 mi), Durham (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023