ZIP Code 06482 — Sandy Hook CDP, CT Demographics & Data

ZIP code 06482 covers Sandy Hook, CT in Fairfield County with a population of about 11,808.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 44.2 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 203, 475; U.S. House district CT-5; the NEW YORK media market.

Median household income in ZIP 06482 is about $144,387 — about 92% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 6.4%; unemployment rate near 5.0%; 57.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 23.9 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Education; about 18.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 3.3 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 $465,400 — about 34% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,554 (about 34% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 93.0% (about 27.6 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 06482 in Sandy Hook, CT, a household would need roughly $128,000 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 $2,990. That sits below the local median household income ($144,387), 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 normals for Sandy Hook CDP, CT show little to no average snow and around 52.0 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 652 for ZIP 06482 (Sandy Hook 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.