ZIP Code 06355
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Mystic · New London County · Connecticut
- Population
- 12,985
- Median income
- $137,425
- Median home value
- $453,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 56.7%
- Land area
- 36.4 sq mi
357/sq mi
▲ 80% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 63% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
Median age 53.2
New York
ZIP code 06355 in Mystic, Connecticut has a population of 12,985. The median household income is $137,425, which is 80% above the national average. Median home value is $453,400, 63% above the US average. 56.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06355 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 36.4 square miles in Mystic, New London County, Connecticut. The area is home to 12,985 residents, producing a population density of 357 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 06355 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06355 sits at $137,425 (22% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $73,122. The poverty rate stands at 3.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $453,400 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,915 per month, and 81.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06355 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New London County, so you can benchmark 06355 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 06355
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06355.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
91 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
91 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
55 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 34
Professional, scientific, and technical services
34 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 06355?
53.2
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
6.5%
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?
$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
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?
6,061
Total Housing Units
5,364
Occupied Units
697
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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