ZIP Code 06379

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Pawcatuck · New London County · Connecticut

Population
9,038

291/sq mi

Median income
$95,066

▲ 25% vs US

higher than 77% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$406,100

▲ 46% vs US

higher than 80% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
43.8%

Median age 45.8

Land area
31.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 06379 in Pawcatuck, Connecticut has a population of 9,038. The median household income is $95,066, which is 25% above the national average. Median home value is $406,100, 46% above the US average. 43.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06379 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.1 square miles in Pawcatuck, New London County, Connecticut. The area is home to 9,038 residents, producing a population density of 291 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 06379 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06379 sits at $95,066 (16% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $54,248. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 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 direct signal of whether 06379 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New London County, so you can benchmark 06379 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 06379

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,038

Population

31.1

Area (sq mi)

291

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Pawcatuck, 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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