ZIP Code 06357 — Niantic CDP, CT Demographics & Data

ZIP code 06357 covers Niantic, CT in New London County with a population of about 11,315.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 55.9 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.

Niantic, CT fits a retirement-oriented profile (older median age or known retirement-community context). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.

Median household income in ZIP 06357 is about $98,852 — about 32% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 3.9%; unemployment rate near 2.9%; 45.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 11.9 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Education; about 19.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 3.8 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $369,600 — about 6% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,235 (about 6% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 77.0% (about 11.6 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 06357 in Niantic, CT, a household would need roughly $102,000 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 $2,374. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($98,852). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Niantic CDP, CT show little to no average snow and around 39.3 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 625 for ZIP 06357 (Niantic CDP, 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.