| ZIP Code | 06480 |
|---|---|
| City | Portland |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Lower Connecticut River Valley County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 154 ft |
| Latitude | 41.598834 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.589071 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09130 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 62.8% ▲ 62% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 23 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,108 (17.9%) |
| Some College | 520 (8.4%) |
| Associates | 659 (10.6%) |
| Bachelors | 616 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,275 (52.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $118,955 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $305,800 ▲ 10% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,115/mo |
| Total Units | 3,961 |
| Vacant Units | 329 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,961 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 329 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 06480 is located in Portland, Connecticut, within Lower Connecticut River Valley County. With a population of 9,421, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.3 years. Economically, 06480 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $118,955 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06480 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $305,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,115 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 06480 is primarily White (87.88%). Residents are highly educated — 62.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.1%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06480 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 06480 in Portland, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,421 residents, a median household income of $118,955, and a median home value of $305,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.