County

Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT

25 ZIP codes  ·  24 cities  ·  Connecticut

👥172,693Population
💰$102,991Median HH Income▲ 35% above avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$357,330Median Home Value▲ 28% above avg
🎓54.5%College Grads▲ 41% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80%Hispanic: 7.5%Black: 5.1%Asian: 3.5%Other: 4.1%Race
White80.0%
Hispanic7.5%
Black5.1%
Asian3.5%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads54.5% ▲ 41% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma1,120 (0.9%)
HS Graduate29,177 (24%)
Some College10,126 (8.3%)
Associates14,621 (12%)
Bachelors10,943 (9%)
Graduate Degree55,664 (45.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 24%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 45.8%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad24.0%
Some College8.3%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate45.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.4%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$102,991 ▲ 35% above avg
Median Home Value$357,330 ▲ 28% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,448/mo
Total Housing Units81,417
Vacant Units8,726

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT

Lower Connecticut River Valley County is located in Connecticut and encompasses 25 ZIP codes spanning 24 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 172,693 residents. With a median age of 45.73, it is a mature county.

Lower Connecticut River Valley County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $102,990 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.6% is well below the national average.

Housing in Lower Connecticut River Valley County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $357,330 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,447. Homeownership rates are high at 75.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lower Connecticut River Valley County are primarily White (79.96%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT is a upper-middle-income area in Connecticut. The 25 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Lower Connecticut River Valley County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
06409 Centerbrook 858 $102,623 $366,800 $1,448 0.8% 52.8%
06412 Chester 3,786 $94,570 $404,000 $1,367 5.1% 49.4%
06413 Clinton 13,317 $116,023 $357,000 $1,346 4.5% 53.3%
06414 Cobalt 407 $126,360 $329,400 16.6% 47.9%
06416 Cromwell 14,301 $104,458 $311,300 $1,536 3.1% 53.5%
06417 Deep River 4,432 $86,995 $349,300 $1,219 3.2% 56.4%
06422 Durham 7,182 $151,875 $405,100 $1,520 2.2% 53.3%
06423 East Haddam 5,163 $106,217 $374,300 $1,611 5.2% 52.6%
06424 East Hampton 12,401 $116,645 $322,700 $1,338 4.6% 46.8%
06426 Essex 3,285 $104,028 $719,500 $1,860 0.6% 73.9%
06438 Haddam 3,012 $127,905 $376,500 $1,579 4.4% 68.8%
06441 Higganum 5,323 $110,574 $379,700 $1,369 7.8% 58.5%
06442 Ivoryton 2,623 $99,578 $450,600 $1,419 3.1% 57.1%
06419 Killingworth 6,219 $132,739 $388,500 3.2% 56.5%
06456 Middle Haddam 253 $125,350 $428,800 5.3% 81.2%
06455 Middlefield 2,592 $114,500 $392,500 $1,110 1.9% 52.8%
06457 Middletown 46,690 $74,003 $279,500 $1,392 4.3% 49.7%
06469 Moodus 3,125 $101,855 $307,400 $1,179 1.5% 44.1%
06371 Old Lyme 9,855 $127,429 $468,200 $1,891 3.9% 64.0%
06475 Old Saybrook 10,515 $119,500 $479,100 $1,823 4.1% 65.0%
06480 Portland 9,421 $118,955 $305,800 $1,115 4.3% 62.8%
06376 South Lyme 87 $183,625 $887,500 0.0% 43.3%
06498 Westbrook 6,832 $76,172 $423,500 $1,349 1.6% 54.4%