ZIP Code 06359
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North Stonington · New London County · Connecticut
- Population
- 5,313
- Median income
- $123,938
- Median home value
- $397,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 51.6%
- Land area
- 140.6 sq mi
38/sq mi
▲ 62% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 43% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
Median age 50.8
New York
ZIP code 06359 in North Stonington, Connecticut has a population of 5,313. The median household income is $123,938, which is 62% above the national average. Median home value is $397,100, 43% above the US average. 51.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06359 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 140.6 square miles in North Stonington, New London County, Connecticut. The area is home to 5,313 residents, producing a population density of 38 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 06359 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06359 sits at $123,938 (10% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $60,067. The poverty rate stands at 1.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $397,100 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $1,298 per month, and 92.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06359 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New London County, so you can benchmark 06359 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 06359
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06359.
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 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 06359, North Stonington, 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
5,313
Population
140.6
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06359?
50.8
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
4.9%
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?
$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
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?
2,333
Total Housing Units
2,114
Occupied Units
219
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06359 vs 02833 →
| 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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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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