ZIP code 06426
Where is ZIP code 06426?
Essex, Connecticut
Middlesex County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 06426 belongs to Essex, Connecticut in Middlesex County. 06426 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 860 and 959. About 3,267 people live in the 06426 area, where the median household income is $103,705. The closest ZIP codes are 06409 (Centerbrook, 1.2 mi southwest), 06442 (Ivoryton, 2.4 mi west) and 06417 (Deep River, 3.1 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 06426 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Essex |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 860, 959 |
| Coordinates | 41.3549, -72.3965 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 064 |
Population and income in 06426
| Population | 3,267 · lower than 73% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 580 · lower than 51% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Median age | 59.5 years · higher than 97% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $103,705 · lower than 60% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $80,442 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 63% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $729,200 · higher than 92% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,860 a month |
| Housing units | 1,682 |
| Households | 1,517 (2.04 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 82% / 18% |
| Land area | 5.63 sq mi (plus 1.34 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06426. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 06426
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06409 | Centerbrook, CT | 1.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 06442 | Ivoryton, CT | 2.4 mi W | Standard |
| 06417 | Deep River, CT | 3.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 06475 | Old Saybrook, CT | 4.4 mi S | Standard |
| 06439 | Hadlyme, CT | 4.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 06371 | Old Lyme, CT | 4.8 mi E | Standard |
| 06412 | Chester, CT | 4.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 06498 | Westbrook, CT | 5.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 06423 | East Haddam, CT | 7.9 mi N | Standard |
| 06376 | South Lyme, CT | 8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 06413 | Clinton, CT | 8.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 06333 | East Lyme, CT | 8.4 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 06426 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 06426
123 MAIN ST
ESSEX CT 06426
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (06426-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 06426?
- 06426 is a Essex, Connecticut ZIP code.
- What county is 06426 in?
- ZIP code 06426 is in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
- What time zone is ZIP code 06426 in?
- 06426 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 06426?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 06426 use area codes 860 and 959.
- What is the population of ZIP code 06426?
- About 3,267 people live in ZIP code 06426, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 06426?
- The median household income in 06426 is $103,705 a year, lower than 60% of Connecticut ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 06426?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 06426 are 06409 (Centerbrook, 1.2 miles), 06442 (Ivoryton, 2.4 miles), 06417 (Deep River, 3.1 miles) and 06475 (Old Saybrook, 4.4 miles).