| ZIP Code | 06420 |
|---|---|
| City | Salem |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Southeastern Connecticut County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 301 ft |
| Latitude | 41.489351 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.25838 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09180 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 6.2% ▼ 38% below avg |
| College Grads | 66.5% ▲ 72% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 33% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 522 (17.8%) |
| Some College | 229 (7.8%) |
| Associates | 219 (7.5%) |
| Bachelors | 442 (15.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,507 (51.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $118,839 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $369,800 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,495/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,785 |
| Vacant Units | 65 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,785 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 65 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 06420 is located in Salem, Connecticut, within Southeastern Connecticut County. With a population of 4,323, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.8 years. Economically, 06420 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $118,839 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06420 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $369,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,495 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 06420 is primarily White (88.76%). Residents are highly educated — 66.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.2%. Household income has grown by 8% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06420 stands at 3.3%, 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 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 06420 in Salem, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,323 residents, a median household income of $118,839, and a median home value of $369,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.