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ZIP Code 06420 — undefined, CT Demographics & Data

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

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
4,323
Median Income
$118,839
+58% vs US avg
Home Value
$369,800
+6% vs US avg
Median Rent
$1,245
+7% vs US avg
Median Age
39.8 yrs
+2% vs US avg
City
N/A
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
ItalianEnglishIrish
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Location
Coordinates
41.4894, -72.2584
Elevation
20 ft
Land Area
29.2 sq mi
Water Area
0.8 sq mi (3% water)

At a glance

Population
4,323
Density
N/A
Median income
$118,839
+58% vs US avg
Home value
$369,800
+6% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,245
+7% vs US avg
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What to know about ZIP 06420

ZIP code 06420 covers CT in New London County with a population of about 4,323.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 39.8 (near the U.S. median).

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 06420 is about $118,839 — about 58% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 6.2%; unemployment rate near 3.5%; 52.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 18.9 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Education, and Healthcare; about 17.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 2.2 points above 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 06420

Median home value is about $369,800 — about 6% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,245 (about 7% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 87.7% (about 22.3 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 06420 in 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 $2,375. That sits below the local median household income ($118,839), 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 239 for ZIP 06420 (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 (15.6 miles (25.1 km)) · Connecticut College (10.9 miles (17.5 km)) · Springfield Armory National Historic Site (45.9 miles (73.8 km)) · VA: Norwich Vet Center (9.9 miles (15.9 km))

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