ZIP Code 06335

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Gales Ferry · New London County · Connecticut

Population
6,729

240/sq mi

Median income
$118,116

▲ 55% vs US

higher than 90% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$322,400

▲ 16% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
44.5%

Median age 37.2

Land area
28.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 06335 in Gales Ferry, Connecticut has a population of 6,729. The median household income is $118,116, which is 55% above the national average. Median home value is $322,400, 16% above the US average. 44.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06335 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.0 square miles in Gales Ferry, New London County, Connecticut. The area is home to 6,729 residents, producing a population density of 240 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 06335 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06335 sits at $118,116 (4% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $45,578. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $322,400 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $1,815 per month, and 81.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06335 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New London County, so you can benchmark 06335 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 06335

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06335.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06335, Gales Ferry, 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

6,729

Population

28.0

Area (sq mi)

240

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06335?

37.2

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 82.0%
African American 4.4%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

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?

$118,116

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$45,578

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,454

Total Housing Units

2,206

Occupied Units

248

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.1%
Renter 18.9%

$322,400

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$1,815

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06335 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 153
2021 +14.0% 174
2022 +8.5% 189
2023 +14.5% 216
2024 +7.7% 233

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 88 business establishments in ZIP 06335, employing approximately 768 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,491,000.

88

Businesses

768

Employees

$32.5M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 17.1%
Retail trade 13 14.8%
Health care and social assistance 11 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 11 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 9 10.2%
Construction 7 8.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 5.7%
Manufacturing 3 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.4%
Finance and insurance 3 3.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
06339 Ledyard, CT 8,302 3.5 mi
06382 Uncasville, CT 11,947 3.6 mi
06375 Quaker Hill, CT 3,660 3.7 mi
06340 Groton, CT 31,242 5.2 mi
06353 Montville, CT 162 4.5 mi
06320 New London, CT 27,617 6.0 mi
06380 Taftville, CT 2,862 9.3 mi
06360 Norwich, CT 37,541 8.3 mi
06355 Mystic, CT 12,985 6.3 mi
06365 Preston, CT 4,720 7.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06335 in?
ZIP code 06335 (Gales Ferry) 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 06335?
ZIP code 06335 in Gales Ferry, CT has a population of 6,729 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06335?
The median household income in ZIP 06335 is $118,116, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06335?
The median home value in ZIP 06335 is $322,400, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06335?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06335 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06335?
ZIP code 06335 has 88 business establishments employing approximately 768 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06335?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06335 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (15), Retail trade (13), Health care and social assistance (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06335?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06335 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 06335?
In ZIP code 06335, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.5% 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 06335?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06335 is 21.7 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 06335?
In ZIP code 06335, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06335?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06335 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Gales Ferry, CT

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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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