ZIP Code 06357 -- Niantic, CT

New London | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • 21.10% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
  • The median age of 55.50 years suggests a retirement-oriented community, well above the national median of 38.9 years.

Quick Overview

Population
11,332
Unknown
Median Income
$93,026
Home Value
$397,300
Median Rent
$1,429
Median Age
55.50
Diversity Index
37.10
Low
Cost of Living
132.8
significantly above average
Unemployment
2.4%

About ZIP Code 06357

ZIP code 06357 in Niantic, Connecticut is a unknown area with a population of 11,332. The median household income is $93,026, which is This is 24% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $397,300, representing a price-to-income ratio of 4.3x . The cost of living is significantly above average with an index of 132.8 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 55.50 years. Approximately 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in New London, CT.

Population & Age

Total Population
11,332
Median Age
55.50
Male Population
4,956
43.7%
Female Population
6,376
56.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
37.10 Low
White
81.4%
Black or African American
4.5%
Hispanic or Latino
3.6%
Asian
6.9%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
6.3%
Other Race
0.8%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$93,026
Mean Household Income
$127,109
Per Capita Income
$57,039
Below Poverty Line
5.5%

This is 24% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$397,300
Median Rent
$1,429
Total Housing Units
6,201
Occupied Units
5,000
Vacant Units
1,201
19.4% vacancy
Median Year Built
1969
Owner Occupied
76.1%
Renter Occupied
23.9%
Price-to-Income Ratio 4.3x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 76.1% Renter 23.9%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 97.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree 21.6%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
4,992
Employment Rate
97.6%
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
72.6%
Carpool
4.5%
Public Transit
0.4%
Work from Home
21.1%

Cost of Living Index

132.8
significantly above average

The cost of living in ZIP code 06357 is 32.8% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in New London

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
06360 Norwich 37,216 $65,539
06340 Groton 29,863 $81,792
06320 New london 27,703 $59,170
06415 Colchester 16,038 $123,256
06385 Waterford 15,966 $100,484
06351 Jewett city 15,760 $82,976

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 06357

ZIP code 06357 (Niantic, CT) has a total population of 11,332 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 55.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 06357 is $93,026 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 24% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 06357 is primarily located in Niantic, Connecticut (CT). It falls within New London County.

The median home value in ZIP code 06357 is $397,300, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,429.

The median age in ZIP code 06357 is 55.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 06357 has a cost of living index of 132.77 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly above average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 06357, 46.18% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 21.63% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 06357 is 2.44%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 21.10% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.