ZIP Code 06480
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Portland · Middlesex County · Connecticut
- Population
- 9,508
- Median income
- $118,929
- Median home value
- $337,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 52.1%
- Land area
- 60.5 sq mi
157/sq mi
▲ 56% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 21% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.6
New York
ZIP code 06480 in Portland, Connecticut has a population of 9,508. The median household income is $118,929, which is 56% above the national average. Median home value is $337,400, 21% above the US average. 52.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06480 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 60.5 square miles in Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut. The area is home to 9,508 residents, producing a population density of 157 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 06480 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06480 sits at $118,929 (5% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $56,080. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 06480 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 06480 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 06480
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06480.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 06480?
41.6
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
6.3%
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?
$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
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?
4,100
Total Housing Units
3,762
Occupied Units
338
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06480 vs 06414 →
| 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 |
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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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