ZIP Code 06377

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Sterling · Windham County · Connecticut

Population
2,962

69/sq mi

Median income
$97,308

▲ 28% vs US

higher than 79% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$275,900

▼ 1% vs US

higher than 63% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.7%

Median age 39.9

Land area
43.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 06377 in Sterling, Connecticut has a population of 2,962. The median household income is $97,308, which is 28% above the national average. Median home value is $275,900, 1% below the US average. 17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06377 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 43.2 square miles in Sterling, Windham County, Connecticut. The area is home to 2,962 residents, producing a population density of 69 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 06377 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06377 sits at $97,308 (14% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $47,947. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $275,900 (36% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 77.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06377 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Windham County, so you can benchmark 06377 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 06377

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06377.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06377, Sterling, 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

2,962

Population

43.2

Area (sq mi)

69

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06377?

39.9

Median Age

56.4%

Male

43.6%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 83.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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?

$97,308

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$47,947

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,000

Total Housing Units

964

Occupied Units

36

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.0%
Renter 23.0%

$275,900

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

1987

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.1%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06377 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 151
2021 +14.0% 172
2022 +21.6% 209
2023 +5.1% 220
2024 +10.1% 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 25 business establishments in ZIP 06377, employing approximately 105 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,832,000.

25

Businesses

105

Employees

$4.8M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 28.0%
Manufacturing 4 16.0%
Wholesale trade 3 12.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 12.0%

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 06377 vs 06354 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
06354 Moosup, CT 6,141 2.6 mi
06373 Oneco, CT 345 4.0 mi
06332 Central Village, CT 258 4.4 mi
06239 Danielson, CT 11,183 4.9 mi
02827 Greene, RI 2,172 4.5 mi
06387 Wauregan, CT 213 4.9 mi
06243 East Killingly, CT 60 8.3 mi
06374 Plainfield, CT 8,373 5.9 mi
02825 Foster, RI 5,377 6.1 mi
06384 Voluntown, CT 2,672 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06377 in?
ZIP code 06377 (Sterling) is located in Windham County, Connecticut. Windham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/windham-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06377?
ZIP code 06377 in Sterling, CT has a population of 2,962 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06377?
The median household income in ZIP 06377 is $97,308, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06377?
The median home value in ZIP 06377 is $275,900, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06377?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06377 is White at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06377?
ZIP code 06377 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 105 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06377?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06377 are: Construction (7), Manufacturing (4), Wholesale trade (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06377?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06377 increased by 10.1% 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 06377?
In ZIP code 06377, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06377?
In ZIP code 06377, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06377?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06377 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Sterling, CT

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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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