Colchester CDP, CT

ZIP 06415 — Economy & Jobs

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Colchester CDP, CT (06415)

Median Income

$119,656

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+887

Wealth inflow

Population

16,075

Unemployment

2.0%

1.7pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 887 for ZIP 06415 (Colchester 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.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.0%-47% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.8%-39% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

5.7%-52% vs US avg

307

Establishments

3,257

Employees

~11 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.5%
Construction7.2%
Manufacturing13.4%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Retail trade8.5%
Transportation, utilities4.3%
Information1.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.1%
Professional, scientific, management8.8%
Education, health care, social31.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.4%
Other services2.6%
Public administration5.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 06415 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 2.7%, median income fell 5.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 8.1%.

Median Income

$119,656

+59% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate