ZIP Code 06331
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Canterbury · Windham County · Connecticut
- Population
- 5,137
- Median income
- $103,198
- Median home value
- $334,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.4%
- Land area
- 103.6 sq mi
50/sq mi
▲ 35% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
▲ 20% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.4
New York
ZIP code 06331 in Canterbury, Connecticut has a population of 5,137. The median household income is $103,198, which is 35% above the national average. Median home value is $334,200, 20% above the US average. 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06331 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 103.6 square miles in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut. The area is home to 5,137 residents, producing a population density of 50 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 06331 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06331 sits at $103,198 (9% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $52,105. The poverty rate stands at 4.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $334,200 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $924 per month, and 88.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06331 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Windham County, so you can benchmark 06331 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 06331
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06331.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06331, Canterbury, CT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,137
Population
103.6
Area (sq mi)
50
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06331?
48.4
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
2.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$103,198
Median Household Income
-9% vs state
$52,105
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
31.7 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
2,254
Total Housing Units
2,138
Occupied Units
116
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$334,200
Median Home Value
-23% vs state
$924
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+19.5%
YoY Change (2024)
237
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+137%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06331 have increased 19.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 153 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 174 |
| 2022 | +5.5% | 184 |
| 2023 | +7.9% | 198 |
| 2024 | +19.5% | 237 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 61 business establishments in ZIP 06331, employing approximately 390 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,066,000.
61
Businesses
390
Employees
$15.1M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 21.3% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 16.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 13.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 11.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 8.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06331 vs 06374 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06374 | Plainfield, CT | 8,373 | 4.6 mi |
| 06264 | Scotland, CT | 166 | 5.2 mi |
| 06350 | Hanover, CT | 67 | 4.9 mi |
| 06330 | Baltic, CT | 3,282 | 5.4 mi |
| 06332 | Central Village, CT | 258 | 5.5 mi |
| 06387 | Wauregan, CT | 213 | 5.6 mi |
| 06247 | Hampton, CT | 2,841 | 5.9 mi |
| 06234 | Brooklyn, CT | 8,244 | 6.8 mi |
| 06280 | Windham, CT | 3,162 | 7.3 mi |
| 06354 | Moosup, CT | 6,141 | 7.4 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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