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Deep River, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06417

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

4,629
132/sq mi
$90,253
Median income
$362,200
Median home value
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Deep River pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
132
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06417 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06417 covers 35.0 square miles in Deep River, Middlesex County, Connecticut (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,629 residents on file, a density of 132 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06417 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,253 (20% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $52,997. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. Median home value sits at $362,200 (17% below the state average), median rent at $1,221 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 06417 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 06417

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Deep River, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06417.

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 06417, Deep River, 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

4,629

Population

35.0

Area (sq mi)

132

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06417?

46.2

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

8.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.9%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$90,253

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$52,997

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06417 ranks nationally

Deep River, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,253 Top 27% higher than 73% 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 64.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,121

Total Housing Units

2,010

Occupied Units

111

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.2%
Renter 30.8%

$362,200

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,221

Median Rent

1974

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

+5.5%

YoY Change (2024)

232

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+132%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06417 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.2% 140
2021 +17.7% 165
2022 +8.1% 178
2023 +23.5% 220
2024 +5.5% 232

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 130 business establishments in ZIP 06417, employing approximately 948 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,445,000.

130

Businesses

948

Employees

$43.4M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 13.1%
Manufacturing 16 12.3%
Retail trade 16 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 15 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 12 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 11 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 6.2%
Wholesale trade 5 3.9%
Finance and insurance 4 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.3%

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 06417 vs 06442 →

ZIP 06417 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 06417 ranks #6 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 06417 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 06417 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
06442 Ivoryton, CT 2,745 2.0 mi
06412 Chester, CT 3,994 2.8 mi
06409 Centerbrook, CT 693 2.5 mi
06498 Westbrook, CT 6,963 4.3 mi
06426 Essex, CT 3,245 3.5 mi
06419 Killingworth, CT 6,525 6.1 mi
06438 Haddam, CT 2,550 6.5 mi
06413 Clinton, CT 13,235 6.0 mi
06371 Old Lyme, CT 9,952 7.0 mi
06475 Old Saybrook, CT 10,242 6.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Middlesex County

06457 standard
Middletown, CT
Pop: 47,648
06416 standard
Cromwell, CT
Pop: 14,005
06413 standard
Clinton, CT
Pop: 13,235
06424 standard
East Hampton, CT
Pop: 12,808
06475 standard
Old Saybrook, CT
Pop: 10,242
06480 standard
Portland, CT
Pop: 9,508

Related Areas

Middlesex County Deep River, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06417 in? ▼
ZIP code 06417 (Deep River) is located in Middlesex County, Connecticut. Middlesex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/middlesex-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06417? ▼
ZIP code 06417 in Deep River, CT has a population of 4,629 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06417? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06417 is $90,253, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06417? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06417 is $362,200, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06417? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06417 is White at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06417? ▼
ZIP code 06417 has 130 business establishments employing approximately 948 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06417? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06417 are: Construction (17), Manufacturing (16), Retail trade (16). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06417? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06417 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 06417? ▼
In ZIP code 06417, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.6% 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 06417? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06417 is 24.2 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 06417? ▼
In ZIP code 06417, approximately 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06417? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06417 is 8.2% 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.