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Mystic, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06355

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

12,985
357/sq mi
$137,425
Median income
$453,400
Median home value
56.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mystic pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
357
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06355 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06355 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mystic, New London County, Connecticut, home to 12,985 residents across 36.4 square miles, a density of 357 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06355 skews affluent, with a median household income of $137,425 (22% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $73,122. Poverty here runs at 3.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. Housing costs here run $453,400 for a typical home value (4% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,915 a month; 81.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 06355 in local context, 9 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 06355

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mystic, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06355.

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 06355, Mystic, 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

12,985

Population

36.4

Area (sq mi)

357

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 06355?

53.2

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 83.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$137,425

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$73,122

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06355 ranks nationally

Mystic, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$137,425 Top 6% higher than 94% 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 75.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,061

Total Housing Units

5,364

Occupied Units

697

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$453,400

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,915

Median Rent

1966

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

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

254

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+154%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06355 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 165
2021 +11.3% 184
2022 +17.7% 216
2023 +13.0% 244
2024 +3.8% 254

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 481 business establishments in ZIP 06355, employing approximately 6,126 people with a combined annual payroll of $298,036,000.

481

Businesses

6,126

Employees

$298.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 91 18.9%
Accommodation and food services 91 18.9%
Health care and social assistance 55 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 50 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 7.1%
Construction 33 6.9%
Finance and insurance 33 6.9%
Manufacturing 19 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 3.3%
Wholesale trade 9 1.9%
Information 7 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.8%
Educational services 4 0.8%

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 06355 vs 06378 →

ZIP 06355 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 06355 ranks #3 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 06355 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 06355 ranks the highest 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
06378 Stonington, CT 5,399 3.2 mi
06340 Groton, CT 31,242 3.8 mi
06339 Ledyard, CT 8,302 5.4 mi
06390 Fishers Island, NY 236 6.8 mi
06379 Pawcatuck, CT 9,038 6.0 mi
06320 New London, CT 27,617 6.8 mi
06335 Gales Ferry, CT 6,729 6.3 mi
06359 North Stonington, CT 5,313 8.7 mi
06382 Uncasville, CT 11,947 9.9 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 Mystic, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06355 in? ▼
ZIP code 06355 (Mystic) 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 06355? ▼
ZIP code 06355 in Mystic, CT has a population of 12,985 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06355? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06355 is $137,425, which is 80% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06355? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06355 is $453,400, which is 63% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06355? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06355 is White at 83.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06355? ▼
ZIP code 06355 has 481 business establishments employing approximately 6,126 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06355? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06355 are: Retail trade (91), Accommodation and food services (91), Health care and social assistance (55). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06355? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06355 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 06355? ▼
In ZIP code 06355, 75.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.7% 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 06355? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06355 is 22.5 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 06355? ▼
In ZIP code 06355, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06355? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06355 is 3.2% 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.