City

Southport, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Connecticut Metropolitan County  ·  Connecticut

👥4,566Population
💰$214,523Median HH Income▲ 181% above avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$1,087,100Median Home Value▲ 290% above avg
🎓87.7%College Grads▲ 126% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.3% Female 55.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 0.6%Asian: 4.8%Other: 1.4%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic4.3%
Black0.6%
Asian4.8%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty3.0% ▼ 70% below avg
College Grads87.7% ▲ 126% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate178 (6.1%)
Some College96 (3.3%)
Associates82 (2.8%)
Bachelors119 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree2,431 (83.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 6.1%Some College: 3.3%Associates: 2.8%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 83.6%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad6.1%
Some College3.3%
Associates2.8%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate83.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88%Renter: 12%Tenure
Owner88.0%
Renter12.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
91%

Financials

Median HH Income$214,523 ▲ 181% above avg
Median Home Value$1,087,100 ▲ 290% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,193/mo
Total Housing Units1,848
Vacant Units113

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
57%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
54%
Public Transit
14%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Southport, CT

Southport is a city in Connecticut, located in Connecticut Metropolitan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,566 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Southport is a affluent community. The median household income of $214,523 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Southport is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,087,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,193 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Southport is highly educated. 87.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (88.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Southport
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06890 4,566 $214,523 $1,087,100 $3,193 3.2% 87.7% 88.0%