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Ledyard, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06339

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

8,302
119/sq mi
$106,403
Median income
$330,500
Median home value
37.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ledyard pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
119
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06339 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06339 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut, home to 8,302 residents across 69.7 square miles, a density of 119 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06339 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,403 (6% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $46,556. Local economic indicators show a 2.6% poverty rate alongside 1.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $330,500 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $1,244 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 06339 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in New London County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 06339

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ledyard, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06339.

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 06339, Ledyard, 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

8,302

Population

69.7

Area (sq mi)

119

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06339?

37.0

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 73.7%
African American 4.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%

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?

$106,403

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$46,556

Per Capita Income

2.6%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06339 ranks nationally

Ledyard, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,403 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 65.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,420

Total Housing Units

3,344

Occupied Units

76

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$330,500

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$1,244

Median Rent

1972

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

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06339 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 142
2021 +14.3% 163
2022 +12.9% 184
2023 +15.0% 211
2024 +4.5% 221

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 82 business establishments in ZIP 06339, employing approximately 704 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,388,000.

82

Businesses

704

Employees

$30.4M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 12 14.6%
Construction 11 13.4%
Accommodation and food services 10 12.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 11.0%
Health care and social assistance 9 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 9 11.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 7.3%
Manufacturing 4 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.7%

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 06339 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 06339 ranks #4 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 06339 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 06339 ranks #7 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
06335 Gales Ferry, CT 6,729 3.5 mi
06365 Preston, CT 4,720 5.4 mi
06355 Mystic, CT 12,985 5.4 mi
06340 Groton, CT 31,242 6.6 mi
06382 Uncasville, CT 11,947 6.4 mi
06359 North Stonington, CT 5,313 6.5 mi
06378 Stonington, CT 5,399 6.1 mi
06353 Montville, CT 162 7.6 mi
06375 Quaker Hill, CT 3,660 7.2 mi
06380 Taftville, CT 2,862 8.9 mi

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Pop: 37,541
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Pop: 31,242
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Pop: 27,617
06415 standard
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Pop: 16,857
06351 standard
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Pop: 16,301
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Pop: 15,893

Related Areas

New London County Ledyard, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06339 in? ▼
ZIP code 06339 (Ledyard) 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 06339? ▼
ZIP code 06339 in Ledyard, CT has a population of 8,302 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06339? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06339 is $106,403, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06339? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06339 is $330,500, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06339? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06339 is White at 73.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06339? ▼
ZIP code 06339 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 704 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06339? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06339 are: Retail trade (12), Construction (11), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06339? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06339 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 06339? ▼
In ZIP code 06339, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.6% 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 06339? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06339 is 22.4 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 06339? ▼
In ZIP code 06339, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06339? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06339 is 2.6% 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.