| ZIP Code | 06371 |
|---|---|
| City | Old Lyme |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Lower Connecticut River Valley County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 211 ft |
| Latitude | 41.362386 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.323754 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09130 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 2.3% ▼ 77% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.0% ▲ 65% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 20% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,087 (15.6%) |
| Some College | 457 (6.5%) |
| Associates | 953 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 648 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,823 (54.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $127,429 ▲ 67% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $468,200 ▲ 68% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,891/mo ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,503 |
| Vacant Units | 1,509 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,503 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,509 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
ZIP code 06371 is located in Old Lyme, Connecticut, within Lower Connecticut River Valley County. With a population of 9,855, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.6 years. Economically, 06371 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $127,429 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06371 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $468,200 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,891 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 14% since 2019.
The population of 06371 is primarily White (88.97%). Residents are highly educated — 64.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.3%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06371 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 06371 in Old Lyme, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,855 residents, a median household income of $127,429, and a median home value of $468,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.