Zip code 06351: Jewett City, Connecticut

Q: What city is zip code 06351?

06351 is assigned to Jewett City, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What is the population of 06351?

About 15,760 people live in 06351, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 06351?

The median household income in 06351 is $82,976.

Q: What zip codes are near 06351?

The closest zip codes to 06351 are 06383, 06380, 06365, 06384, 06374.

Residential delivery areaEastern Time

Population

15,760

Median household income

$83K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$294K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,185/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

46.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

53 sq mi

300 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 06351

06351 is a small-town zip code in Jewett City, Connecticut, covering 53 sq mi of land. About 15,760 people live here, or 300 per square mile. The median resident is 46.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $82,976 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $294,400, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,185 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.1 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; sales; and construction and repair.

How 06351 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age46.9
91st
U.S. 38.9 · CT 41.182nd of 277 in CT
Veterans8.8%
83rd
U.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%40th of 277 in CT
Average commute31.1 min
79th
U.S. 26.4 min · CT 26.5 min59th of 268 in CT
Rent-burdened renters58.6%
79th
U.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%62nd of 267 in CT
Homeownership rate79.5%
77th
U.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%139th of 275 in CT
Residents 65 and older18.7%
65th
U.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%157th of 277 in CT
Median earnings per worker$50,056
56th
U.S. $49,666 · CT $57,739214th of 275 in CT
Median household income$82,976
54th
U.S. $80,734 · CT $95,781210th of 267 in CT
Per capita income$40,842
52nd
U.S. $44,673 · CT $55,915224th of 277 in CT
Unemployment rate4.8%
49th
U.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%126th of 276 in CT
Government workers13.5%
48th
U.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%138th of 276 in CT
Broadband access91.6%
45th
U.S. 91% · CT 92.2%190th of 275 in CT
Median home value$294,400
43rd
U.S. $332,700 · CT $366,900198th of 267 in CT
Median gross rent$1,185
35th
U.S. $1,413 · CT $1,488207th of 247 in CT
Poverty rate7.4%
28th
U.S. 12.5% · CT 10%112th of 276 in CT
Housing vacancy4.5%
28th
U.S. 10.1% · CT 7%192nd of 275 in CT
Residents under 1819.5%
28th
U.S. 22% · CT 20.2%131st of 277 in CT
Work from home8.8%
27th
U.S. 15.1% · CT 16%227th of 276 in CT
Population density300/sq mi
26th
U.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi190th of 277 in CT
Population15,760
24th
U.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,50888th of 277 in CT
Foreign-born residents3.8%
23rd
U.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%234th of 277 in CT
Bachelor's degree or higher19.7%
20th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%247th of 277 in CT
Uninsured rate3.6%
18th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%119th of 276 in CT
Self-employed workers6.8%
17th
U.S. 10% · CT 9.9%217th of 276 in CT
Diversity index22.1
15th
U.S. 61.4 · CT 57222nd of 277 in CT
Healthcare workers7%
15th
U.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%221st of 276 in CT
Tech workers1%
13th
U.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%229th of 276 in CT
Income inequality (Gini)0.363
4th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · CT 0.499242nd of 274 in CT

Measure	06351	CT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CT
Median age	46.9	41.1	38.9	91st	82nd of 277
Veterans	8.8%	4.7%	6.2%	83rd	40th of 277
Average commute	31.1 min	26.5 min	26.4 min	79th	59th of 268
Rent-burdened renters	58.6%	52.6%	51.1%	79th	62nd of 267
Homeownership rate	79.5%	66.5%	65.2%	77th	139th of 275
Residents 65 and older	18.7%	18.5%	17.2%	65th	157th of 277
Median earnings per worker	$50,056	$57,739	$49,666	56th	214th of 275
Median household income	$82,976	$95,781	$80,734	54th	210th of 267
Per capita income	$40,842	$55,915	$44,673	52nd	224th of 277
Unemployment rate	4.8%	5.6%	5.2%	49th	126th of 276
Government workers	13.5%	13.1%	14.5%	48th	138th of 276
Broadband access	91.6%	92.2%	91%	45th	190th of 275
Median home value	$294,400	$366,900	$332,700	43rd	198th of 267
Median gross rent	$1,185	$1,488	$1,413	35th	207th of 247
Poverty rate	7.4%	10%	12.5%	28th	112th of 276
Housing vacancy	4.5%	7%	10.1%	28th	192nd of 275
Residents under 18	19.5%	20.2%	22%	28th	131st of 277
Work from home	8.8%	16%	15.1%	27th	227th of 276
Population density	300/sq mi	749/sq mi	95/sq mi	26th	190th of 277
Population	15,760	3,624,508	334,922,499	24th	88th of 277
Foreign-born residents	3.8%	15.7%	14.1%	23rd	234th of 277
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.7%	42.5%	35.7%	20th	247th of 277
Uninsured rateStrength	3.6%	5.4%	8.4%	18th	119th of 276
Self-employed workers	6.8%	9.9%	10%	17th	217th of 276
Diversity index	22.1	57	61.4	15th	222nd of 277
Healthcare workers	7%	10.4%	9.7%	15th	221st of 276
Tech workers	1%	3.6%	3.8%	13th	229th of 276
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.363	0.499	0.483	4th	242nd of 274

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

18–24

25–34

11%

35–44

12%

45–54

21%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

46.9

Under 18

19.5%

65 and over

18.7%

Race and ethnicity

White88%
Black0.3%
Hispanic4%
Asian2%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

22.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

70.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

0.9%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.9%

Other

Households

Households: 6,559
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 69.2%
Married couples: 47.2%
Living alone: 22.7%
Veterans (of adults): 8.8%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

18%

$150–200k

13%

$200k+

Median household income

06351

$82,976

Connecticut

$95,781

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$40,842

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

7.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

20.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.363

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

06351

$294,400

Connecticut

$366,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

06351

$1,185

Connecticut

$1,488

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

76%

2–4 units

5–19 units

11%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 6,865
Owner-occupied: 79.5%
Vacant: 4.5%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 58.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 14.3%
Home value to income: 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

Transit

0.8%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.1%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10%

10–19

22%

20–29

17%

30–44

31%

45–59

60+

12%

Average commute

31.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

14%

Sales

11%

Construction and repair

10%

Management

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

Education

Production

Food service

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

0.9%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

16%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Manufacturing

13%

Education

Arts and recreation

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Information

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

0.7%

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$50,056

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	06351	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$76,327	$74,888
Service	$40,996	$26,804
Sales and office	$43,320	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$52,973	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,536	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

41%

Some college

22%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 93.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 8%
Households with broadband: 91.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 76.6%
No internet access: 5.4%
Without health insurance: 3.6%
Limited-English households: 0.7%

Geography

City (USPS): Jewett City
State: Connecticut
Center point: 41.5898° N, 71.9484° W
Land area: 53 sq mi
Water area: 2.8 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Jewett City1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 06351

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
06383	Versailles, CT · PO box	4.8 mi	—	—	—
06380	Taftville, CT	5.6 mi	2,757	$63,452	$194,300
06365	Preston, CT	5.8 mi	4,807	$117,045	$361,400
06384	Voluntown, CT	6.1 mi	2,663	$106,518	$354,900
06374	Plainfield, CT	6.5 mi	7,838	$71,882	$248,700
06330	Baltic, CT	7.4 mi	3,327	$98,698	$279,400
06350	Hanover, CT	7.4 mi	121	$40,950	—
06360	Norwich, CT	7.8 mi	37,216	$65,539	$245,700
06331	Canterbury, CT	7.9 mi	5,145	$103,198	$334,200
06338	Mashantucket, CT	8.7 mi	27	$137,500	$433,300
06359	North Stonington, CT	9.1 mi	5,160	$123,938	$397,100
06389	Yantic, CT	9.3 mi	0	—	—

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Questions about 06351

What city is zip code 06351?

06351 is assigned to Jewett City, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What is the population of 06351?

About 15,760 people live in 06351, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 06351 in?

06351 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 06351?

The median household income in 06351 is $82,976.

What zip codes are near 06351?

The closest zip codes to 06351 are 06383, 06380, 06365, 06384, 06374.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06351, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.