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 High-density area
- $106,403
- Median income Above-median income area
- $330,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06339 (Ledyard, CT) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 211.4 in 2023 to 220.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,556. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.6% and unemployment is 1.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $330,500 (24% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,244; owner occupancy is 83.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New London County, so 06339 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 06339
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ledyard, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06339.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 06339?
37.0
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
4.0%
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?
$106,403
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$46,556
Per Capita Income
2.6%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06339 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Ledyard, 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)
$106,403 47th percentile higher than 47% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Connecticut ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,420housing units
3,420
Total Housing Units
3,344
Occupied Units
76
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$330,500
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06339 vs 06335 →
ZIP 06339 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06340
Groton (06340)
31,242 residents
- 06355
Mystic (06355)
12,985 residents
- 06382 11,947
Uncasville (06382)
11,947 residents
- 06339 8,302
Ledyard (06339)
8,302 residents
- 06335 6,729
Gales Ferry (06335)
6,729 residents
- 06378 5,399
Stonington (06378)
5,399 residents
- 06359 5,313
North Stonington (06359)
5,313 residents
- 06365 4,720
Preston (06365)
4,720 residents
- 06375 3,660
Quaker Hill (06375)
3,660 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06339 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06339 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06355
Mystic (06355)
$137,425 median income
- 06378
Stonington (06378)
$135,714 median income
- 06359
North Stonington (06359)
$123,938 median income
- 06335
Gales Ferry (06335)
$118,116 median income
- 06365
Preston (06365)
$117,045 median income
- 06375
Quaker Hill (06375)
$111,833 median income
- 06339
Ledyard (06339)
$106,403 median income
- 06382
Uncasville (06382)
$89,635 median income
- 06340
Groton (06340)
$81,792 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06339, 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 (8,302 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 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.
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