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Portland, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06480

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

9,508
157/sq mi
$118,929
Median income
$337,400
Median home value
52.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Portland pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
157
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06480 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06480 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut, home to 9,508 residents across 60.5 square miles, a density of 157 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06480 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,929 (5% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $56,080. Poverty here runs at 3.9%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $337,400 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $1,129 per month, and 83.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 06480 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Middlesex County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 06480

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portland, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06480.

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 06480, Portland, 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

9,508

Population

60.5

Area (sq mi)

157

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06480?

41.6

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 88.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$118,929

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$56,080

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06480 ranks nationally

Portland, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$118,929 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,100

Total Housing Units

3,762

Occupied Units

338

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$337,400

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$1,129

Median Rent

1961

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

+13.7%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06480 have increased 13.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 150
2021 +11.3% 167
2022 +13.3% 189
2023 +1.9% 192
2024 +13.7% 219

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 209 business establishments in ZIP 06480, employing approximately 1,906 people with a combined annual payroll of $106,319,000.

209

Businesses

1,906

Employees

$106.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 42 20.1%
Construction 31 14.8%
Health care and social assistance 24 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 22 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 20 9.6%
Manufacturing 13 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 6.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.8%
Wholesale trade 6 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.9%
Finance and insurance 6 2.9%
Information 3 1.4%

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 06480 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 06480 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 06480 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 06480 ranks #6 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
06414 Cobalt, CT 214 2.8 mi
06416 Cromwell, CT 14,005 4.0 mi
06073 South Glastonbury, CT 5,651 4.5 mi
06456 Middle Haddam, CT 295 4.5 mi
06457 Middletown, CT 47,648 4.9 mi
06424 East Hampton, CT 12,808 5.1 mi
06067 Rocky Hill, CT 19,709 5.6 mi
06441 Higganum, CT 5,438 9.3 mi
06023 East Berlin, CT 1,296 6.8 mi
06033 Glastonbury, CT 28,762 7.9 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
06422 standard
Durham, CT
Pop: 7,388

Related Areas

Middlesex County Portland, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06480 in? ▼
ZIP code 06480 (Portland) 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 06480? ▼
ZIP code 06480 in Portland, CT has a population of 9,508 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06480? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06480 is $118,929, which is 56% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06480? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06480 is $337,400, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06480? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06480 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06480? ▼
ZIP code 06480 has 209 business establishments employing approximately 1,906 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06480? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06480 are: Retail trade (42), Construction (31), Health care and social assistance (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06480? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06480 increased by 13.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 06480? ▼
In ZIP code 06480, 70.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.1% 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 06480? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06480 is 28.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06480? ▼
In ZIP code 06480, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06480? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06480 is 3.9% 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.