| ZIP Code | 06380 |
|---|---|
| City | Taftville |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Southeastern Connecticut County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 201 ft |
| Latitude | 41.563417 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.051631 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09180 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.19 |
| Below Poverty | 16.7% ▲ 67% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.1% ▼ 20% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 32% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 635 (45.6%) |
| Some College | 126 (9.1%) |
| Associates | 198 (14.2%) |
| Bachelors | 105 (7.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 328 (23.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $44,430 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $187,000 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,177/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,299 |
| Vacant Units | 195 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,299 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 195 |
| Owner Occupied | 33.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 66.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
ZIP code 06380 is located in Taftville, Connecticut, within Southeastern Connecticut County. With a population of 2,427, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39 years. Economically, 06380 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $44,430 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06380 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $187,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,177 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 66.3% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 06380 is majority White (56.90%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.7%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06380 stands at 6.5%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 06380 in Taftville, CT is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 2,427 residents, a median household income of $44,430, and a median home value of $187,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.