Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 8.6% ▼ 14% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 30% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 658 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 20,864 (33.8%) |
| Some College | 7,883 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 9,038 (14.6%) |
| Bachelors | 6,901 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 16,466 (26.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $90,197 ▲ 18% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $288,207 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,183/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 38,951 |
| Vacant Units | 2,389 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Northeastern Connecticut County is located in Connecticut and encompasses 31 ZIP codes spanning 31 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 89,786 residents. With a median age of 42.89, it is a middle-aged county.
Northeastern Connecticut County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $90,197 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.4%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 8.6% is near the national average.
Housing in Northeastern Connecticut County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $288,207 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,183. Homeownership rates are high at 76.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Northeastern Connecticut County are primarily White (86.98%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Northeastern Connecticut County, CT is a middle-income area in Connecticut. The 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06278 | Ashford | 4,345 | $127,969 | $315,700 | $1,230 | 7.3% | 44.4% |
| 06234 | Brooklyn | 8,526 | $91,270 | $275,400 | $1,149 | 4.2% | 33.2% |
| 06331 | Canterbury | 5,102 | $99,487 | $294,800 | $816 | 3.4% | 36.0% |
| 06332 | Central Village | 952 | $58,328 | $231,900 | $1,215 | 15.4% | 25.6% |
| 06235 | Chaplin | 2,116 | $96,944 | $243,500 | $1,136 | 1.2% | 36.9% |
| 06239 | Danielson | 11,594 | $80,383 | $261,000 | $1,133 | 10.0% | 38.0% |
| 06241 | Dayville | 6,317 | $80,547 | $272,200 | $938 | 8.9% | 35.2% |
| 06243 | East Killingly | 107 | $152,596 | — | — | 0.0% | 35.9% |
| 06242 | Eastford | 1,255 | $100,625 | $310,000 | $907 | 6.5% | 51.1% |
| 06247 | Hampton | 2,286 | $110,234 | $283,300 | $1,262 | 6.2% | 41.9% |
| 06354 | Moosup | 5,840 | $89,861 | $290,100 | $1,208 | 0.7% | 32.4% |
| 06373 | Oneco | 137 | $45,556 | $239,300 | — | 51.1% | 6.3% |
| 06374 | Plainfield | 7,884 | $69,294 | $234,900 | $1,279 | 5.6% | 28.8% |
| 06259 | Pomfret Center | 4,455 | $105,970 | $389,500 | $1,321 | 5.6% | 53.0% |
| 06260 | Putnam | 9,227 | $67,353 | $257,800 | $1,124 | 5.4% | 33.0% |
| 06262 | Quinebaug | 787 | $65,658 | $213,200 | — | 18.9% | 12.5% |
| 06264 | Scotland | 214 | $89,554 | $292,300 | — | 0.0% | 31.9% |
| 06377 | Sterling | 2,905 | $94,120 | $256,600 | $1,565 | 6.4% | 25.2% |
| 06277 | Thompson | 4,023 | $107,390 | $274,500 | $1,802 | 7.8% | 36.8% |
| 06384 | Voluntown | 2,812 | $90,500 | $333,700 | $1,170 | 7.7% | 40.3% |
| 06387 | Wauregan | 184 | $120,385 | $205,600 | — | 0.0% | 18.4% |
| 06281 | Woodstock | 7,417 | $110,341 | $396,300 | $1,155 | 5.4% | 57.3% |
| 06282 | Woodstock Valley | 902 | $91,379 | $333,300 | — | 8.7% | 54.7% |