| ZIP Code | 06416 |
|---|---|
| City | Cromwell |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Lower Connecticut River Valley County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 126 ft |
| Latitude | 41.616609 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.66156 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09130 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 6.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.5% ▲ 38% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 37% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 37 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,501 (24.3%) |
| Some College | 1,094 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 1,151 (11.2%) |
| Bachelors | 839 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,666 (45.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,458 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $311,300 ▲ 12% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,536/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,286 |
| Vacant Units | 418 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,286 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 418 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
ZIP code 06416 is located in Cromwell, Connecticut, within Lower Connecticut River Valley County. With a population of 14,301, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.3 years. Economically, 06416 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,458 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06416 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $311,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,536 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 06416 is primarily White (74.46%). Residents are well-educated — 53.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.3%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06416 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 06416 in Cromwell, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 14,301 residents, a median household income of $104,458, and a median home value of $311,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.