City

Colchester, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Southeastern Connecticut County  ·  Connecticut

👥16,075Population
💰$119,656Median HH Income▲ 57% above avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$340,700Median Home Value▲ 22% above avg
🎓54.8%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.2%Hispanic: 5%Black: 2.1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.8%Race
White89.2%
Hispanic5.0%
Black2.1%
Asian0.7%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads54.8% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma94 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,545 (22.6%)
Some College1,230 (10.9%)
Associates1,213 (10.8%)
Bachelors926 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree5,246 (46.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 22.6%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 46.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad22.6%
Some College10.9%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate46.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.9%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
51%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$119,656 ▲ 57% above avg
Median Home Value$340,700 ▲ 22% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,398/mo
Total Housing Units7,019
Vacant Units638

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Colchester, CT

Colchester is a city in Connecticut, located in Southeastern Connecticut County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,075 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Colchester is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $119,656 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Colchester is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $340,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,398 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Colchester is well-educated. 54.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Colchester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06415 16,075 $119,656 $340,700 $1,398 2.0% 54.8% 78.9%