ZIP Code 06365
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Preston · New London County · Connecticut
- Population
- 4,720
- Median income
- $117,045
- Median home value
- $361,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.6%
- Land area
- 79.9 sq mi
59/sq mi
▲ 53% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 30% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.1
New York
ZIP code 06365 in Preston, Connecticut has a population of 4,720. The median household income is $117,045, which is 53% above the national average. Median home value is $361,400, 30% above the US average. 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06365 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 79.9 square miles in Preston, New London County, Connecticut. The area is home to 4,720 residents, producing a population density of 59 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 06365 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06365 sits at $117,045 (4% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $48,685. The poverty rate stands at 2.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $361,400 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $1,433 per month, and 91.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06365 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New London County, so you can benchmark 06365 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 06365
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06365.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 06365, Preston, 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
4,720
Population
79.9
Area (sq mi)
59
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06365?
46.1
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
3.7%
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?
$117,045
Median Household Income
+4% vs state
$48,685
Per Capita Income
2.4%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 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?
2,038
Total Housing Units
1,940
Occupied Units
98
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$361,400
Median Home Value
-17% vs state
$1,433
Median Rent
1970
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
+2.2%
YoY Change (2024)
234
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+134%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06365 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +11.5% | 163 |
| 2021 | +6.3% | 173 |
| 2022 | +13.7% | 197 |
| 2023 | +16.4% | 229 |
| 2024 | +2.2% | 234 |
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 69 business establishments in ZIP 06365, employing approximately 410 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,360,000.
69
Businesses
410
Employees
$21.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 27.5% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 17.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 17.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 8.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.8% |
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 06365 vs 06339 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06339 | Ledyard, CT | 8,302 | 5.4 mi |
| 06380 | Taftville, CT | 2,862 | 4.0 mi |
| 06360 | Norwich, CT | 37,541 | 4.9 mi |
| 06351 | Jewett City, CT | 16,301 | 5.3 mi |
| 06335 | Gales Ferry, CT | 6,729 | 7.0 mi |
| 06389 | Yantic, CT | 41 | 7.2 mi |
| 06382 | Uncasville, CT | 11,947 | 7.3 mi |
| 06359 | North Stonington, CT | 5,313 | 7.4 mi |
| 06350 | Hanover, CT | 67 | 9.4 mi |
| 06330 | Baltic, CT | 3,282 | 9.2 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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