| ZIP Code | 06357 |
|---|---|
| City | Niantic |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Southeastern Connecticut County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 61 ft |
| Latitude | 41.317659 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.21856 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09180 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.9 yrs ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.04 |
| Below Poverty | 3.5% ▼ 65% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.1% ▲ 40% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 85 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,102 (23.3%) |
| Some College | 934 (10.4%) |
| Associates | 1,014 (11.3%) |
| Bachelors | 812 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,061 (45.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $98,852 ▲ 30% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $369,600 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,476/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,042 |
| Vacant Units | 964 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,042 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 964 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
ZIP code 06357 is located in Niantic, Connecticut, within Southeastern Connecticut County. With a population of 11,315, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.9 years. Economically, 06357 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $98,852 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06357 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $369,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,476 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 06357 is primarily White (82.90%). Residents are well-educated — 54.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.5%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06357 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 06357 in Niantic, CT is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,315 residents, a median household income of $98,852, and a median home value of $369,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.