ZIP Code 06498 — Westbrook Center CDP, CT Demographics & Data

ZIP code 06498 covers Westbrook Center, CT in Middlesex County with a population of about 6,832.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 56.8 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.

Westbrook Center, CT fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (36.0%)). 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 06498 is about $76,172 — about even with the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 5.8%; unemployment rate near 1.6%; 45.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 11.7 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Manufacturing; about 16.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 1.1 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 $423,500 — about 22% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,197 (about 3% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 77.0% (about 11.5 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 06498 in Westbrook Center, CT, a household would need roughly $117,000 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 $2,720. That is about 54% above the local median household income ($76,172), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Westbrook Center CDP, CT show little to no average snow.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 377 for ZIP 06498 (Westbrook Center 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.