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ZIP Code 06254 — undefined, CT Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
1,925
Median Income
$100,179
+33% vs US avg
Home Value
$288,200
-17% vs US avg
Median Rent
$700
-40% vs US avg
Median Age
41.3 yrs
+6% vs US avg
City
N/A
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
IrishItalianEnglish
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Location
Coordinates
41.6212, -72.1426
Elevation
20 ft
Land Area
19.5 sq mi
Water Area
0.1 sq mi (0% water)

At a glance

Population
1,925
Density
N/A
Median income
$100,179
+33% vs US avg
Home value
$288,200
-17% vs US avg
Median rent
$700
-40% vs US avg
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What to know about ZIP 06254

ZIP code 06254 covers CT in New London County with a population of about 1,925.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 41.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 860, 959; U.S. House district CT-2; the HARTFORD & NEW HAVEN media market.

Income and economy in CT

Median household income in ZIP 06254 is about $100,179 — about 33% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 8.1%; unemployment rate near 6.2%; 28.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 4.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Public administration; about 6.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.0 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 06254

Median home value is about $288,200 — about 17% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $700 (about 40% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 85.7% (about 20.3 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 06254 in CT, a household would need roughly $79,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,851. That sits below the local median household income ($100,179), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

Climate normals for CT show little to no average snow and around 52.2 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 106 for ZIP 06254 (CT) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport GON (20.7 miles (33.4 km)) · Eastern Connecticut State University (8.0 miles (12.8 km)) · Roger Williams National Memorial (40.4 miles (65.0 km)) · VA: Norwich Vet Center (7.6 miles (12.2 km))

Full lists and map pins are in the Infrastructure section below.