City

Jewett City, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Southeastern Connecticut County  ·  Connecticut

👥15,697Population
💰$84,107Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂48.1Median Age
🏠$276,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓29.5%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.7%Race
White89.0%
Hispanic4.2%
Black0.2%
Asian0.5%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
36%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads29.5% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma136 (1.2%)
HS Graduate3,959 (36.3%)
Some College2,202 (20.2%)
Associates1,385 (12.7%)
Bachelors1,138 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree2,079 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 20.2%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College20.2%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,107 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$276,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,115/mo
Total Housing Units6,864
Vacant Units337

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Jewett City, CT

Jewett City is a city in Connecticut, located in Southeastern Connecticut County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,697 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.1 years.

Economically, Jewett City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,107 is near the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Jewett City is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $276,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,115 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jewett City is moderately educated. 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jewett City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06351 15,697 $84,107 $276,200 $1,115 4.2% 29.5% 80.4%