City

Niantic, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Southeastern Connecticut County  ·  Connecticut

👥11,315Population
💰$98,852Median HH Income▲ 30% above avg
🎂55.9Median Age
🏠$369,600Median Home Value▲ 33% above avg
🎓54.1%College Grads▲ 40% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.1% Female 55.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.9%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 2.6%Asian: 6%Other: 4.6%Race
White82.9%
Hispanic3.8%
Black2.6%
Asian6.0%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
9%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads54.1% ▲ 40% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma85 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,102 (23.3%)
Some College934 (10.4%)
Associates1,014 (11.3%)
Bachelors812 (9%)
Graduate Degree4,061 (45.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 23.3%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 45.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad23.3%
Some College10.4%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate45.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
55%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$98,852 ▲ 30% above avg
Median Home Value$369,600 ▲ 33% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,476/mo
Total Housing Units6,042
Vacant Units964

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
59%
About Niantic, CT

Niantic is a city in Connecticut, located in Southeastern Connecticut County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,315 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.9 years.

Economically, Niantic is a middle-income community. The median household income of $98,852 is above the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Niantic is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $369,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,476 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Niantic is well-educated. 54.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Niantic
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06357 11,315 $98,852 $369,600 $1,476 2.9% 54.1% 77.0%