City

Old Lyme, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Lower Connecticut River Valley County  ·  Connecticut

👥9,855Population
💰$127,429Median HH Income▲ 67% above avg
🎂51.6Median Age
🏠$468,200Median Home Value▲ 68% above avg
🎓64.0%College Grads▲ 65% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 0.3%Asian: 2.6%Other: 4.2%Race
White89.0%
Hispanic3.7%
Black0.3%
Asian2.6%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
17%
45–64
32%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty2.3% ▼ 77% below avg
College Grads64.0% ▲ 65% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,087 (15.6%)
Some College457 (6.5%)
Associates953 (13.6%)
Bachelors648 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree3,823 (54.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 15.6%Some College: 6.5%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 54.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad15.6%
Some College6.5%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate54.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.5%Renter: 11.5%Tenure
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
48%
Over $500k
41%

Financials

Median HH Income$127,429 ▲ 67% above avg
Median Home Value$468,200 ▲ 68% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,891/mo
Total Housing Units5,503
Vacant Units1,509

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Old Lyme, CT

Old Lyme is a city in Connecticut, located in Lower Connecticut River Valley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,855 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.6 years.

Economically, Old Lyme is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $127,429 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Old Lyme is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $468,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,891 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Old Lyme is highly educated. 64.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Old Lyme
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06371 9,855 $127,429 $468,200 $1,891 3.9% 64.0% 88.5%