City

Taftville, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Southeastern Connecticut County  ·  Connecticut

👥2,427Population
💰$44,430Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$187,000Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.9%Hispanic: 29.7%Black: 8.4%Other: 4.2%Race
White56.9%
Hispanic29.7%
Black8.4%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
15%
25–44
20%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
HS Graduate635 (45.6%)
Some College126 (9.1%)
Associates198 (14.2%)
Bachelors105 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree328 (23.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 45.6%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 23.6%Edu
HS Grad45.6%
Some College9.1%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate23.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 33.7%Renter: 66.3%Tenure
Owner33.7%
Renter66.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,430 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$187,000 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,177/mo
Total Housing Units1,299
Vacant Units195

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
38%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
66%
About Taftville, CT

Taftville is a city in Connecticut, located in Southeastern Connecticut County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,427 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Taftville is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,430 is below the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Taftville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,177 per month. At 33.7% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Taftville is moderately educated. 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (56.9%).

Taftville, CT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Connecticut.

ZIP Codes in Taftville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06380 2,427 $44,430 $187,000 $1,177 6.5% 31.1% 33.7%