Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 6.6% ▼ 34% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.5% ▲ 41% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 20% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,120 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 29,177 (24%) |
| Some College | 10,126 (8.3%) |
| Associates | 14,621 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 10,943 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 55,664 (45.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,991 ▲ 35% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $357,330 ▲ 28% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,448/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 81,417 |
| Vacant Units | 8,726 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | 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% |