| City: | Marion, Connecticut |
| Planning Region: | Capitol Planning Region |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:10:51 PM |
| Population: | 636 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 203 / 475 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.5625, -72.9343 |
| Land Area: | 1.018 sq mi |
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Marion sits along the Meriden Waterbury Turnpike in central Connecticut, covering less than one square mile. With 636 residents and 217 households, it's a compact community where 91% of homes are owner-occupied. This ZIP was classified as PO Box only before October 2004, and it remains a PO Box Only Zone where no alternative mail delivery exists.
The Marion post office maintains 290 PO Boxes for 217 local households. That's a 1.34x adoption rate. The pattern makes sense when you look at the area: Marion serves not just its immediate residents but also surrounding communities without carrier delivery. About 41% of homes were built before 1939, giving the village a historic character. The dominant street, Meriden Waterbury Turnpike, has 55 delivery records including apartments and units.
Demographics tell the story of an established, working community. Median household income sits at $135,179, well above state averages. Education levels are high: 45% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher. Median age is 44.3 years. These are working families in an older suburb. The most common job sector is transportation, warehousing, and utilities, with 129 workers. That tracks with Marion's location on a major turnpike corridor.
Mail delivery here uses both city carrier routes (2 routes) and rural delivery (1 route), creating what USPS calls an "Urban+Rural" mix. But this isn't a PO Box Only Zone by choice. It's classified that way because the addressing infrastructure developed differently. Most residents and businesses rely on PO Boxes as their primary mailing address. Street delivery exists for some locations along the turnpike, but boxes remain the standard.
Street names center on the Meriden Waterbury Turnpike, the main corridor through Marion, with smaller residential streets like Old Mountain Road branching off.
ZIP Code 06444 has 636 residents and 217 households (average 2.93 persons per household). The median age is 44.3 years, older than the state (41.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.6% male and 49.4% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.5%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.7%, much higher than the state average of 66.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 636Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 261Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 624.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $135,179Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 217Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $251,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.93Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.61Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 18 | 191 | 134 | 155 | 204 | 214 | 111 | 158 | 241 | 261 | 178 | 245 | 261 |
| Decennial Census | 370 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 636 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.3
Male Median Age: 42.5
Female Median Age: 45.9
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 21 | 18 | 12 | 22 | 32 | 17 | 21 | 9 | 24 | 29 | 10 | 38 | 32 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| Female | 19 | 20 | 29 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 28 | 4 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 9 | 6 | 8 |
| Total | 40 | 38 | 41 | 39 | 39 | 26 | 38 | 37 | 28 | 52 | 32 | 67 | 58 | 35 | 25 | 18 | 14 | 9 |
| White: | 558 | 88.29% |
| Black: | 6 | 0.95% |
| Hispanic:* | 35 | 5.54% |
| Asian: | 25 | 3.96% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 7 | 1.11% |
| Total: | 632 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 322 | 50.63% | 42.5 years |
| Females: | 314 | 49.37% | 45.9 years |
| Total: | 636 | 100% | 44.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 261 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 261 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 261 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $135,179, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $135,179. Family households earn a median of $114,118 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $114,118). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $82,975, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $82,975 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 75.9%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is far lower than the state rate (5.6%). The largest occupation group is Management (27.1%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $102,000 | $103,636 | $103,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $95,893 | $100,694 | $109,297 | $135,179 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $102,000 | $103,636 | $103,000 | $0 | $116,250 | $0 | $0 | $95,000 | $95,893 | $100,694 | $108,281 | $114,118 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $50,625 | $53,594 | $53,529 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $72,933 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $80,515 | $82,975 |
| Employed: | 129 | 75.88% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 41 | 24.12% |
| Total: | 170 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 35 | 27.13% |
| Service: | 33 | 25.58% |
| Sales and Office: | 33 | 25.58% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 28 | 21.71% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 129 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $251,600, which is much lower than the state median ($343,200), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,431), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (79.41% with a mortgage, 20.59% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $265,400 | $0 | $213,900 | $235,900 | $251,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 81 | 79.41% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 21 | 20.59% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 102 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 102 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 102 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 102 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 102 | 100% |
In 2023, 44.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (29.40%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 14 | 8.24% |
| Some college, no degree: | 30 | 17.65% |
| Associate's degree: | 50 | 29.41% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 56 | 32.94% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 20 | 11.76% |
| Total: | 170 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 170 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 76 | 44.71% |
| Private Insurance: | 212 | 56.68% |
| Public Insurance: | 162 | 43.32% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 374 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 374 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 72 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 72 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 72 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 06444 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 16 business establishments, employing about 36 people with an annual payroll of $1,322,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 753Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 16Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $242,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,322,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 36Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 06444 is located in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, within the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25540) and Connecticut's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,144,012 people, about 0.06% of whom live in ZIP Code 06444. It covers 1.018 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CTSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 25540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 1,144,012Source: Census |
| MSA: | Hartford, CT MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.018 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 675.45 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 06444 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.