Taftville, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06380
New London County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,862
- 1,158/sq mi High-density area
- $63,452
- Median income Near-median income area
- $194,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Taftville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,158
- people per sq mi
- 36%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06380 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 06380 covers 2.5 square miles in Taftville, New London County, Connecticut (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,862 residents on file, a density of 1,158 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06380 reports a modest median household income of $63,452 (44% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,804. The poverty rate is 25.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $194,300 (55% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,281; owner occupancy is 36.1%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New London County, so 06380 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 06380
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Taftville, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06380.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 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 06380, Taftville, 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
2,862
Population
2.5
Area (sq mi)
1,158
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06380?
30.0
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
8.6%
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?
$63,452
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$38,804
Per Capita Income
25.8%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06380 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Taftville, 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)
$63,452 10th percentile higher than 10% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Connecticut ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,446housing units
1,446
Total Housing Units
1,212
Occupied Units
234
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$194,300
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$1,281
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 06380, employing approximately 802 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,260,000.
48
Businesses
802
Employees
$39.3M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 22.9% |
| Construction | 9 | 18.8% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 16.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.3% |
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 06380 vs 06360 →
ZIP 06380 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06360
Norwich (06360)
37,541 residents
- 06351
Jewett City (06351)
16,301 residents
- 06335 6,729
Gales Ferry (06335)
6,729 residents
- 06365 4,720
Preston (06365)
4,720 residents
- 06330 3,282
Baltic (06330)
3,282 residents
- 06380 2,862
Taftville (06380)
2,862 residents
- 06334 2,592
Bozrah (06334)
2,592 residents
- 06254 1,922
North Franklin (06254)
1,922 residents
- 06336 84
Gilman (06336)
84 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06380 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06380 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06336
Gilman (06336)
$133,750 median income
- 06335
Gales Ferry (06335)
$118,116 median income
- 06365
Preston (06365)
$117,045 median income
- 06334
Bozrah (06334)
$107,969 median income
- 06254
North Franklin (06254)
$105,000 median income
- 06330
Baltic (06330)
$98,698 median income
- 06351
Jewett City (06351)
$82,976 median income
- 06360
Norwich (06360)
$65,539 median income
- 06380
Taftville (06380)
$63,452 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06380 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06360 | Norwich, CT | 37,541 | 2.2 mi |
| 06389 | Yantic, CT | 41 | 3.9 mi |
| 06365 | Preston, CT | 4,720 | 4.0 mi |
| 06350 | Hanover, CT | 67 | 5.8 mi |
| 06330 | Baltic, CT | 3,282 | 5.5 mi |
| 06351 | Jewett City, CT | 16,301 | 5.6 mi |
| 06254 | North Franklin, CT | 1,922 | 5.8 mi |
| 06334 | Bozrah, CT | 2,592 | 6.4 mi |
| 06335 | Gales Ferry, CT | 6,729 | 9.3 mi |
| 06336 | Gilman, CT | 84 | 7.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06380, 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 (2,862 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 06380 in?
ZIP code 06380 (Taftville) 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 06380?
ZIP code 06380 in Taftville, CT has a population of 2,862 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06380?
The median household income in ZIP 06380 is $63,452, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06380?
The median home value in ZIP 06380 is $194,300, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06380?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06380 is White at 56.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06380?
ZIP code 06380 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 802 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06380?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06380 are: Other services (except public administration) (11), Construction (9), Retail trade (8). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06380?
In ZIP code 06380, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% 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 06380?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06380 is 25.3 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 06380?
In ZIP code 06380, approximately 36.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06380?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06380 is 25.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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