City

Oxford, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Naugatuck Valley County  ·  Connecticut

👥12,870Population
💰$125,563Median HH Income▲ 65% above avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$454,900Median Home Value▲ 63% above avg
🎓57.6%College Grads▲ 49% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.1%Hispanic: 11.7%Black: 0.8%Asian: 5.3%Other: 4.8%Race
White77.1%
Hispanic11.7%
Black0.8%
Asian5.3%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty2.4% ▼ 76% below avg
College Grads57.6% ▲ 49% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma77 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,949 (21.2%)
Some College929 (10.1%)
Associates940 (10.2%)
Bachelors1,052 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree4,241 (46.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 21.2%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 46.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad21.2%
Some College10.1%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate46.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.1%Renter: 8.9%Tenure
Owner91.1%
Renter8.9%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
53%
Over $500k
36%

Financials

Median HH Income$125,563 ▲ 65% above avg
Median Home Value$454,900 ▲ 63% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,411/mo
Total Housing Units5,091
Vacant Units162

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Oxford, CT

Oxford is a city in Connecticut, located in Naugatuck Valley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,870 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Oxford is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $125,563 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Oxford is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $454,900, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,411 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oxford is well-educated. 57.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (77.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oxford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06478 12,870 $125,563 $454,900 $1,411 3.0% 57.6% 91.1%