City

Westbrook, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Lower Connecticut River Valley County  ·  Connecticut

👥6,832Population
💰$76,172Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂56.8Median Age
🏠$423,500Median Home Value▲ 52% above avg
🎓54.4%College Grads▲ 40% above avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.0% Female 55.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.5%Hispanic: 13.7%Black: 1.1%Asian: 1.7%Other: 6.5%Race
White76.5%
Hispanic13.7%
Black1.1%
Asian1.7%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
10%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.91
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads54.4% ▲ 40% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma64 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,288 (24.6%)
Some College310 (5.9%)
Associates725 (13.8%)
Bachelors420 (8%)
Graduate Degree2,431 (46.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 24.6%Some College: 5.9%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 46.4%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad24.6%
Some College5.9%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate46.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
34%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,172 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$423,500 ▲ 52% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,349/mo
Total Housing Units4,180
Vacant Units670

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Westbrook, CT

Westbrook is a city in Connecticut, located in Lower Connecticut River Valley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,832 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.8 years.

Economically, Westbrook is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,172 is near the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Westbrook is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $423,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,349 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Westbrook is well-educated. 54.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (76.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Westbrook
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06498 6,832 $76,172 $423,500 $1,349 1.6% 54.4% 77.0%