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Oakdale, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06370

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

7,429
122/sq mi
$105,700
Median income
$332,500
Median home value
31.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oakdale pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
122
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06370 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06370 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oakdale, New London County, Connecticut, home to 7,429 residents across 61.1 square miles, a density of 122 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06370 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,700 (7% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $47,056. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. Median home value sits at $332,500 (23% below the state average), median rent at $1,195 a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 06370 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 06370

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oakdale, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06370.

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 06370, Oakdale, 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

7,429

Population

61.1

Area (sq mi)

122

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06370?

44.1

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 85.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$105,700

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$47,056

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06370 ranks nationally

Oakdale, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,700 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,686

Total Housing Units

2,602

Occupied Units

84

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.4%
Renter 7.6%

$332,500

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,195

Median Rent

1976

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

+18.6%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06370 have increased 18.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.8% 154
2021 +13.6% 176
2022 +15.8% 203
2023 +0.2% 204
2024 +18.6% 242

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 74 business establishments in ZIP 06370, employing approximately 623 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,484,000.

74

Businesses

623

Employees

$30.5M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 12 16.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 14.9%
Construction 10 13.5%
Health care and social assistance 8 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 6 8.1%
Transportation and warehousing 5 6.8%
Other services (except public administration) 5 6.8%
Wholesale trade 4 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 5.4%

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 06370 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 06370 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 06370 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 06370 ranks #7 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
06353 Montville, CT 162 2.5 mi
06382 Uncasville, CT 11,947 3.6 mi
06334 Bozrah, CT 2,592 5.5 mi
06420 Salem, CT 4,182 4.3 mi
06336 Gilman, CT 84 7.9 mi
06375 Quaker Hill, CT 3,660 5.3 mi
06333 East Lyme, CT 6,607 6.2 mi
06385 Waterford, CT 15,893 7.6 mi
06389 Yantic, CT 41 7.5 mi
06335 Gales Ferry, CT 6,729 6.9 mi

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Pop: 37,541
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Pop: 31,242
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New London, CT
Pop: 27,617
06415 standard
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Pop: 16,857
06351 standard
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Pop: 16,301
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Pop: 15,893

Related Areas

New London County Oakdale, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06370 in? ▼
ZIP code 06370 (Oakdale) 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 06370? ▼
ZIP code 06370 in Oakdale, CT has a population of 7,429 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06370? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06370 is $105,700, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06370? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06370 is $332,500, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06370? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06370 is White at 85.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06370? ▼
ZIP code 06370 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 623 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06370? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06370 are: Retail trade (12), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (11), Construction (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06370? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06370 increased by 18.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 06370? ▼
In ZIP code 06370, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.7% 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 06370? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06370 is 27.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06370? ▼
In ZIP code 06370, approximately 92.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06370? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06370 is 3.4% 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.