City

Sterling, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Northeastern Connecticut County  ·  Connecticut

👥2,905Population
💰$94,120Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$256,600Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓25.2%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.8% Female 44.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.4%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.7%Other: 6.5%Race
White83.4%
Hispanic7.2%
Black0.7%
Asian1.7%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.90
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
HS Graduate562 (31.5%)
Some College292 (16.4%)
Associates482 (27%)
Bachelors148 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree301 (16.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 27%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
HS Grad31.5%
Some College16.4%
Associates27.0%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.2%Renter: 19.8%Tenure
Owner80.2%
Renter19.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
47%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,120 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$256,600 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,565/mo
Total Housing Units1,058
Vacant Units57

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
61%
About Sterling, CT

Sterling is a city in Connecticut, located in Northeastern Connecticut County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,905 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Sterling is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,120 is above the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sterling is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $256,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,565 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sterling is moderately educated. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sterling
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06377 2,905 $94,120 $256,600 $1,565 6.4% 25.2% 80.2%