PlainZIP

North Stonington, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06359

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

5,313
38/sq mi
$123,938
Median income
$397,100
Median home value
51.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Stonington pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06359 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06359 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, home to 5,313 residents across 140.6 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06359 skews affluent, with a median household income of $123,938 (10% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $60,067. 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.5%. Median home value sits at $397,100 (9% below the state average), median rent at $1,298 a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.9%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 06359 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 06359

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Stonington, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06359.

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 06359, North Stonington, 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

5,313

Population

140.6

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06359?

50.8

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 89.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

$123,938

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$60,067

Per Capita Income

1.5%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06359 ranks nationally

North Stonington, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$123,938 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 77.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,333

Total Housing Units

2,114

Occupied Units

219

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.9%
Renter 7.1%

$397,100

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,298

Median Rent

1977

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

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06359 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 158
2021 +15.0% 182
2022 +14.4% 208
2023 +8.1% 225
2024 +5.3% 237

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 126 business establishments in ZIP 06359, employing approximately 1,427 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,709,000.

126

Businesses

1,427

Employees

$82.7M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 26 20.6%
Accommodation and food services 20 15.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 11.1%
Retail trade 13 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 13 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 7.1%
Manufacturing 8 6.3%
Health care and social assistance 8 6.3%
Wholesale trade 4 3.2%
Finance and insurance 3 2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.4%

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 06359 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 06359 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 06359 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 06359 ranks #2 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
02833 Hopkinton, RI 784 5.2 mi
06379 Pawcatuck, CT 9,038 7.1 mi
06378 Stonington, CT 5,399 6.5 mi
02804 Ashaway, RI 2,607 5.9 mi
06339 Ledyard, CT 8,302 6.5 mi
06384 Voluntown, CT 2,672 8.0 mi
02873 Rockville, RI 235 6.7 mi
06365 Preston, CT 4,720 7.4 mi
02808 Bradford, RI 2,401 7.8 mi
02832 Hope Valley, RI 4,608 8.2 mi

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Related Areas

New London County North Stonington, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06359 in? ▼
ZIP code 06359 (North Stonington) 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 06359? ▼
ZIP code 06359 in North Stonington, CT has a population of 5,313 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06359? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06359 is $123,938, which is 62% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06359? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06359 is $397,100, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06359? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06359 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06359? ▼
ZIP code 06359 has 126 business establishments employing approximately 1,427 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06359? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06359 are: Construction (26), Accommodation and food services (20), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06359? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06359 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 06359? ▼
In ZIP code 06359, 77.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.6% 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 06359? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06359 is 25.2 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 06359? ▼
In ZIP code 06359, approximately 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06359? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06359 is 1.5% 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.