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 High-density area
- $95,066
- Median income Above-median income area
- $406,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06379 (Pawcatuck, CT) fell -1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 264.1 in 2023 to 261.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,248. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $406,100 (6% below the average Connecticut ZIP) and median rent is $1,205; 69.6% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New London County, so 06379 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 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
17 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 06379?
45.8
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
6.5%
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?
$95,066
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$54,248
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06379 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Pawcatuck, CT household income vs. every Connecticut ZIP code
Median household income among 270 reporting Connecticut ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$95,066 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,338housing units
4,338
Total Housing Units
4,125
Occupied Units
213
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$406,100
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 02891
Westerly (02891)
21,198 residents
- 06355
Mystic (06355)
12,985 residents
- 06379
Pawcatuck (06379)
9,038 residents
- 06339 8,302
Ledyard (06339)
8,302 residents
- 06378 5,399
Stonington (06378)
5,399 residents
- 06359 5,313
North Stonington (06359)
5,313 residents
- 02832 4,608
Hope Valley (02832)
4,608 residents
- 02804 2,607
Ashaway (02804)
2,607 residents
- 02808 2,401
Bradford (02808)
2,401 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06379 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06379 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06355
Mystic (06355)
$137,425 median income
- 06378
Stonington (06378)
$135,714 median income
- 06359
North Stonington (06359)
$123,938 median income
- 02808
Bradford (02808)
$106,681 median income
- 06339
Ledyard (06339)
$106,403 median income
- 02832
Hope Valley (02832)
$105,976 median income
- 02804
Ashaway (02804)
$102,118 median income
- 06390
Fishers Island (06390)
$98,125 median income
- 02891
Westerly (02891)
$97,110 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06379, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,038 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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