| ZIP Code | 06415 |
|---|---|
| City | Colchester |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Southeastern Connecticut County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 357 ft |
| Latitude | 41.550291 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.348616 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09180 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 4.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.8% ▲ 42% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 94 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,545 (22.6%) |
| Some College | 1,230 (10.9%) |
| Associates | 1,213 (10.8%) |
| Bachelors | 926 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,246 (46.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $119,656 ▲ 57% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $340,700 ▲ 22% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,398/mo ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,019 |
| Vacant Units | 638 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,019 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 638 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
ZIP code 06415 is located in Colchester, Connecticut, within Southeastern Connecticut County. With a population of 16,075, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.8 years. Economically, 06415 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $119,656 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06415 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $340,700 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,398 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 06415 is primarily White (89.23%). Residents are well-educated — 54.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.0%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06415 stands at 2.0%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 06415 in Colchester, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,075 residents, a median household income of $119,656, and a median home value of $340,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.