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Pawcatuck, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06379

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

9,038
291/sq mi
$95,066
Median income
$406,100
Median home value
43.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pawcatuck pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
291
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06379 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06379 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pawcatuck, New London County, Connecticut, home to 9,038 residents across 31.1 square miles, a density of 291 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06379 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,066 (16% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $54,248. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $406,100 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,205 per month, and 69.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing New London County, letting you compare 06379 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 06379

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pawcatuck, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06379.

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 06379, Pawcatuck, 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

9,038

Population

31.1

Area (sq mi)

291

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06379?

45.8

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 85.1%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$95,066

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$54,248

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06379 ranks nationally

Pawcatuck, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,066 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 69.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,338

Total Housing Units

4,125

Occupied Units

213

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.6%
Renter 30.4%

$406,100

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$1,205

Median Rent

1969

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

-1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

261

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+161%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06379 have decreased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 177
2021 +12.9% 200
2022 +11.3% 223
2023 +18.4% 264
2024 -1.1% 261

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 175 business establishments in ZIP 06379, employing approximately 1,871 people with a combined annual payroll of $119,986,000.

175

Businesses

1,871

Employees

$120.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 30 17.1%
Retail trade 21 12.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 20 11.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 17 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 15 8.6%
Manufacturing 10 5.7%
Finance and insurance 7 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 3.4%
Wholesale trade 4 2.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.7%

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 06379 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 06379 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 06379 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 06379 ranks #null 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
06378 Stonington, CT 5,399 3.1 mi
02891 Westerly, RI 21,198 3.4 mi
06355 Mystic, CT 12,985 6.0 mi
06359 North Stonington, CT 5,313 7.1 mi
02804 Ashaway, RI 2,607 6.3 mi
02808 Bradford, RI 2,401 6.3 mi
02833 Hopkinton, RI 784 9.3 mi
06339 Ledyard, CT 8,302 8.9 mi
06390 Fishers Island, NY 236 9.5 mi
02832 Hope Valley, RI 4,608 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in New London County

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Norwich, CT
Pop: 37,541
06340 standard
Groton, CT
Pop: 31,242
06320 standard
New London, CT
Pop: 27,617
06415 standard
Colchester, CT
Pop: 16,857
06351 standard
Jewett City, CT
Pop: 16,301
06385 standard
Waterford, CT
Pop: 15,893

Related Areas

New London County Pawcatuck, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06379 in? ▼
ZIP code 06379 (Pawcatuck) 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 06379? ▼
ZIP code 06379 in Pawcatuck, CT has a population of 9,038 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06379? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06379 is $95,066, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06379? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06379 is $406,100, which is 46% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06379? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06379 is White at 85.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06379? ▼
ZIP code 06379 has 175 business establishments employing approximately 1,871 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06379? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06379 are: Construction (30), Retail trade (21), Professional, scientific, and technical services (21). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06379? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06379 decreased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 06379? ▼
In ZIP code 06379, 69.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.8% 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 06379? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06379 is 23.1 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 06379? ▼
In ZIP code 06379, approximately 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06379? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06379 is 11.4% 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.