City

South Lyme, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Lower Connecticut River Valley County  ·  Connecticut

👥87Population
💰$183,625Median HH Income▲ 141% above avg
🎂64.5Median Age
🏠$887,500Median Home Value▲ 218% above avg
🎓43.3%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.7% Female 56.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
13%
25–44
10%
45–64
23%

Key Indicators

Median Age64.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.00
College Grads43.3% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (13.4%)
HS Graduate9 (13.4%)
Some College10 (14.9%)
Associates10 (14.9%)
Bachelors10 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree19 (28.4%)

Education

No HS: 13.4%HS Grad: 13.4%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 28.4%Edu
No HS13.4%
HS Grad13.4%
Some College14.9%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate28.4%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
69%

Financials

Median HH Income$183,625 ▲ 141% above avg
Median Home Value$887,500 ▲ 218% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units163
Vacant Units134

Income Distribution

$150k–$200k
69%
Over $200k
31%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
53%
Work From Home
47%

Commute Time

Over 45 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1980s–1990s
33%
2000+
67%
About South Lyme, CT

South Lyme is a city in Connecticut, located in Lower Connecticut River Valley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 87 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 64.5 years.

Economically, South Lyme is a affluent community. The median household income of $183,625 is more than double the national average.

The real estate market in South Lyme is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $887,500, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Lyme is well-educated. 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Lyme
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06376 87 $183,625 $887,500 0.0% 43.3% 100.0%