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East Lyme, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06333

New London County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,607
109/sq mi
$129,083
Median income
$439,000
Median home value
60.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Lyme pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
109
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06333 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06333 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, home to 6,607 residents across 60.8 square miles, a density of 109 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06333 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,083 (14% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $63,126. Poverty here runs at 5.5%, with unemployment measured at 4.1%. The typical home here is valued at $439,000 (1% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,528 monthly, and 74.7% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06333, plus 6 more within New London County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 06333

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Lyme, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06333.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06333, East Lyme, CT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,607

Population

60.8

Area (sq mi)

109

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06333?

44.5

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 78.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 7.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

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?

$129,083

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$63,126

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06333 ranks nationally

East Lyme, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$129,083 Top 7% higher than 93% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,082

Total Housing Units

3,004

Occupied Units

78

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.7%
Renter 25.3%

$439,000

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$1,528

Median Rent

1981

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

+5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

194

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+94%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06333 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.4% 131
2021 +11.5% 146
2022 +9.3% 159
2023 +15.2% 183
2024 +5.9% 194

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 174 business establishments in ZIP 06333, employing approximately 1,821 people with a combined annual payroll of $78,835,000.

174

Businesses

1,821

Employees

$78.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 28 16.1%
Retail trade 27 15.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 17 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 16 9.2%
Construction 13 7.5%
Finance and insurance 11 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 5.2%
Wholesale trade 6 3.5%
Educational services 5 2.9%
Manufacturing 4 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.7%
Information 3 1.7%

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 06333 vs 06357 →

ZIP 06333 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06333 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 06333 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 06333 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
06357 Niantic, CT 12,552 4.4 mi
06376 South Lyme, CT 57 6.4 mi
06371 Old Lyme, CT 9,952 4.5 mi
06385 Waterford, CT 15,893 5.0 mi
06420 Salem, CT 4,182 7.0 mi
06370 Oakdale, CT 7,429 6.2 mi
06375 Quaker Hill, CT 3,660 6.4 mi
06353 Montville, CT 162 7.3 mi
06320 New London, CT 27,617 7.8 mi
06382 Uncasville, CT 11,947 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in New London County

06360 standard
Norwich, CT
Pop: 37,541
06340 standard
Groton, CT
Pop: 31,242
06320 standard
New London, CT
Pop: 27,617
06415 standard
Colchester, CT
Pop: 16,857
06351 standard
Jewett City, CT
Pop: 16,301
06385 standard
Waterford, CT
Pop: 15,893

Related Areas

New London County East Lyme, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06333 in? ▼
ZIP code 06333 (East Lyme) is located in New London County, Connecticut. New London County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/new-london-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06333? ▼
ZIP code 06333 in East Lyme, CT has a population of 6,607 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06333? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06333 is $129,083, which is 69% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06333? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06333 is $439,000, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06333? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06333 is White at 78.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06333? ▼
ZIP code 06333 has 174 business establishments employing approximately 1,821 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06333? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06333 are: Health care and social assistance (28), Retail trade (27), Professional, scientific, and technical services (17). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06333? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06333 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06333? ▼
In ZIP code 06333, 75.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 06333? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06333 is 25.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06333? ▼
In ZIP code 06333, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06333? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06333 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.