| Official Zip Code Name | Meriden |
| Zip Code State | Connecticut |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | New Haven |
| Area Code | 203 / 475 |
| Current Population: | 36493 |
| Racial Majority: | White 58.76% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Hispanic 48.5% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 4.6% |
| Median Household Income | $54237 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $53810 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 22.2 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 207 - 456 ft. |
| Area | 14 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 41.53332900, -72.77368700 |
The current unemployment level in 06450 is 4.6% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 6.1% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 4.0% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 3.9%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 06450 increased to 36493 from 34611 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 06450 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 06450 public schools is Hispanic. 68.8% of students in 06450 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21727 | 58.76% | 21449 | +1% |
| Black Or African American | 3874 | 10.48% | 3060 | +27% |
| Hispanic | 10095 | 27.3% | 10444 | -3% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 33 | 0.09% | 74 | -55% |
| Asian | 392 | 1.06% | 832 | -53% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.07% | 6 | +317% |
| Other Race | 37 | 0.22% | 37 | +122% |
| Two Or More Races | 591 | 2.01% | 591 | +26% |
| White | 33.8% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 11.8% |
| Hispanic | 48.5% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36493 | 34611 |
| Male Population | 48.30% | |
| Female Population | 51.70% | |
| Total Households | 14433 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 68.8% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 69.2% |
| Median Household Income | $54237 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 46.00% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 34.10% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 19.90% |
| 06450 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Connecticut District 5 | Jahana Hayes | Democrat |
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| 06450 Connecticut State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 82 | Emil Altobello | Democrat |
| 83 | Catherine Abercrombie | Democrat |
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| 06450 Connecticut State Senate Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 13 | Mary Abrams | Democrat |
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| 06457 - Middletown |
| 06037 - Berlin |
| 06451 - Meriden |
| 06455 - Middlefield |
| 06492 - Wallingford |
| Meriden, CT |
| Middletown, CT |
Zip Code 06450 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 19 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 48 | 57 | 62 | 61 | 53 | 42 | 34 | 25 | 41 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 36 | 39 | 47 | 59 | 70 | 79 | 84 | 81 | 73 | 62 | 51 | 40 | 60 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.46 | 3.29 | 4.48 | 4.47 | 4.47 | 4.34 | 4.18 | 4.39 | 4.48 | 4.59 | 4.44 | 4.12 | 51.71 |