City

East Haddam, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Lower Connecticut River Valley County  ·  Connecticut

👥5,163Population
💰$106,217Median HH Income▲ 39% above avg
🎂50.9Median Age
🏠$374,300Median Home Value▲ 34% above avg
🎓52.6%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Hispanic: 5.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.4%Race
White89.9%
Hispanic5.5%
Asian0.2%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads52.6% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.4%)
HS Graduate935 (24.3%)
Some College346 (9%)
Associates533 (13.8%)
Bachelors397 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree1,630 (42.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 24.3%Some College: 9%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 42.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad24.3%
Some College9.0%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate42.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.8%Renter: 5.2%Tenure
Owner94.8%
Renter5.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
49%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$106,217 ▲ 39% above avg
Median Home Value$374,300 ▲ 34% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,611/mo
Total Housing Units2,304
Vacant Units202

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About East Haddam, CT

East Haddam is a city in Connecticut, located in Lower Connecticut River Valley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,163 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.9 years.

Economically, East Haddam is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $106,217 is above the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in East Haddam is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $374,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,611 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of East Haddam is well-educated. 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in East Haddam
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06423 5,163 $106,217 $374,300 $1,611 5.2% 52.6% 94.8%