City

Thompson, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Northeastern Connecticut County  ·  Connecticut

👥4,023Population
💰$107,390Median HH Income▲ 41% above avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$274,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓36.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 59% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.8%Hispanic: 10.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 7.5%Race
White81.8%
Hispanic10.5%
Asian0.3%
Other7.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
8%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
40%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads36.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 59% above avg
No HS Diploma49 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,241 (40.2%)
Some College225 (7.3%)
Associates436 (14.1%)
Bachelors393 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree744 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 40.2%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad40.2%
Some College7.3%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.5%Renter: 11.5%Tenure
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
49%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$107,390 ▲ 41% above avg
Median Home Value$274,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,802/mo
Total Housing Units1,816
Vacant Units209

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Thompson, CT

Thompson is a city in Connecticut, located in Northeastern Connecticut County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,023 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47 years.

Economically, Thompson is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $107,390 is above the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Thompson is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $274,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,802 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thompson is moderately educated. 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thompson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06277 4,023 $107,390 $274,500 $1,802 7.8% 36.8% 88.5%