City

Canterbury, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Northeastern Connecticut County  ·  Connecticut

👥5,102Population
💰$99,487Median HH Income▲ 30% above avg
🎂48.2Median Age
🏠$294,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.3%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 3.7%Other: 4.3%Race
White88.3%
Hispanic3.8%
Black3.7%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,334 (35%)
Some College490 (12.9%)
Associates588 (15.4%)
Bachelors357 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree1,015 (26.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 35%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad35.0%
Some College12.9%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.3%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$99,487 ▲ 30% above avg
Median Home Value$294,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$816/mo
Total Housing Units2,311
Vacant Units75

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
57%
About Canterbury, CT

Canterbury is a city in Connecticut, located in Northeastern Connecticut County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,102 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.2 years.

Economically, Canterbury is a middle-income community. The median household income of $99,487 is above the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Canterbury is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $294,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $816 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Canterbury is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.28%).

Canterbury, CT offers residents above-average earning potential within Connecticut.

ZIP Codes in Canterbury
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06331 5,102 $99,487 $294,800 $816 3.4% 36.0% 87.3%