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 High-density area
- $129,083
- Median income Above-median income area
- $439,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06333 (East Lyme, CT) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 183.4 in 2023 to 194.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,126. The poverty rate is 5.5%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $439,000 (1% above the average Connecticut ZIP) and median rent is $1,528; 74.7% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New London County, so 06333 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 06333?
44.5
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
8.2%
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?
$129,083
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$63,126
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06333 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
East Lyme, CT household income vs. every Connecticut ZIP code
Median household income among 270 reporting Connecticut ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$129,083 Top 25% higher than 75% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,082housing units
3,082
Total Housing Units
3,004
Occupied Units
78
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$439,000
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 06320
New London (06320)
27,617 residents
- 06385
Waterford (06385)
15,893 residents
- 06357
Niantic (06357)
12,552 residents
- 06382
Uncasville (06382)
11,947 residents
- 06371 9,952
Old Lyme (06371)
9,952 residents
- 06370 7,429
Oakdale (06370)
7,429 residents
- 06333 6,607
East Lyme (06333)
6,607 residents
- 06420 4,182
Salem (06420)
4,182 residents
- 06375 3,660
Quaker Hill (06375)
3,660 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06333 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06333 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06376
South Lyme (06376)
$156,000 median income
- 06371
Old Lyme (06371)
$132,045 median income
- 06333
East Lyme (06333)
$129,083 median income
- 06420
Salem (06420)
$123,425 median income
- 06375
Quaker Hill (06375)
$111,833 median income
- 06370
Oakdale (06370)
$105,700 median income
- 06385
Waterford (06385)
$100,484 median income
- 06357
Niantic (06357)
$93,026 median income
- 06382
Uncasville (06382)
$89,635 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06333, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,607 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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