Zip code 06385: Waterford, Connecticut

Q: What city is zip code 06385?

06385 is assigned to Waterford, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What is the population of 06385?

About 15,966 people live in 06385, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 06385?

The median household income in 06385 is $100,484.

Q: What zip codes are near 06385?

The closest zip codes to 06385 are 06320, 06375, 06333, 06349, 06357.

Residential delivery areaEastern Time

Population

15,966

Median household income

$100K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$365K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,666/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

46.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

25 sq mi

641 people/sq mi

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

About 06385

06385 is a suburban zip code in Waterford, Connecticut, covering 25 sq mi of land. About 15,966 people live here, or 641 per square mile. The median resident is 46.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $100,484 a year, 24% above the national median of $80,734. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $365,400, or 3.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 79% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,666 a month.

42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.9 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; healthcare; and engineering and science.

How 06385 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age46.4
90th
U.S. 38.9 · CT 41.189th of 277 in CT
Veterans9.6%
88th
U.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%29th of 277 in CT
Residents 65 and older23.5%
88th
U.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%63rd of 277 in CT
Median earnings per worker$65,703
83rd
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · CT $57,739122nd of 275 in CT
Healthcare workers12.2%
83rd
U.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%71st of 276 in CT
Per capita income$54,235
78th
U.S. $44,673 · CT $55,915154th of 277 in CT
Homeownership rate78.6%
75th
U.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%143rd of 275 in CT
Median household income$100,484
72nd
U.S. $80,734 · CT $95,781164th of 267 in CT
Housing vacancy9.8%
70th
U.S. 10.1% · CT 7%71st of 275 in CT
Bachelor's degree or higher42.3%
69th
U.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%147th of 277 in CT
Government workers16.2%
67th
U.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%78th of 276 in CT
Median gross rent$1,666
65th
U.S. $1,413 · CT $1,48887th of 247 in CT
Unemployment rate5.8%
65th
U.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%88th of 276 in CT
Median home value$365,400
56th
U.S. $332,700 · CT $366,900135th of 267 in CT
Broadband access92.3%
51st
U.S. 91% · CT 92.2%169th of 275 in CT
Tech workers2.5%
43rd
U.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%165th of 276 in CT
Income inequality (Gini)0.421
37th
U.S. 0.483 · CT 0.499155th of 274 in CT
Population density641/sq mi
36th
U.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi140th of 277 in CT
Foreign-born residents6.5%
36th
U.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%187th of 277 in CT
Self-employed workers8.2%
35th
U.S. 10% · CT 9.9%189th of 276 in CT
Work from home9.6%
32nd
U.S. 15.1% · CT 16%216th of 276 in CT
Residents under 1819.7%
29th
U.S. 22% · CT 20.2%128th of 277 in CT
Diversity index33.9
28th
U.S. 61.4 · CT 57146th of 277 in CT
Rent-burdened renters44.4%
27th
U.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%178th of 267 in CT
Population15,966
24th
U.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,50887th of 277 in CT
Average commute21.9 min
22nd
U.S. 26.4 min · CT 26.5 min229th of 268 in CT
Uninsured rate3.1%
13th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%143rd of 276 in CT
Poverty rate5%
12th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · CT 10%168th of 276 in CT

Measure	06385	CT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CT
Median age	46.4	41.1	38.9	90th	89th of 277
Veterans	9.6%	4.7%	6.2%	88th	29th of 277
Residents 65 and older	23.5%	18.5%	17.2%	88th	63rd of 277
Median earnings per workerStrength	$65,703	$57,739	$49,666	83rd	122nd of 275
Healthcare workers	12.2%	10.4%	9.7%	83rd	71st of 276
Per capita income	$54,235	$55,915	$44,673	78th	154th of 277
Homeownership rate	78.6%	66.5%	65.2%	75th	143rd of 275
Median household income	$100,484	$95,781	$80,734	72nd	164th of 267
Housing vacancy	9.8%	7%	10.1%	70th	71st of 275
Bachelor's degree or higher	42.3%	42.5%	35.7%	69th	147th of 277
Government workers	16.2%	13.1%	14.5%	67th	78th of 276
Median gross rent	$1,666	$1,488	$1,413	65th	87th of 247
Unemployment rate	5.8%	5.6%	5.2%	65th	88th of 276
Median home value	$365,400	$366,900	$332,700	56th	135th of 267
Broadband access	92.3%	92.2%	91%	51st	169th of 275
Tech workers	2.5%	3.6%	3.8%	43rd	165th of 276
Income inequality (Gini)	0.421	0.499	0.483	37th	155th of 274
Population density	641/sq mi	749/sq mi	95/sq mi	36th	140th of 277
Foreign-born residents	6.5%	15.7%	14.1%	36th	187th of 277
Self-employed workers	8.2%	9.9%	10%	35th	189th of 276
Work from home	9.6%	16%	15.1%	32nd	216th of 276
Residents under 18	19.7%	20.2%	22%	29th	128th of 277
Diversity index	33.9	57	61.4	28th	146th of 277
Rent-burdened renters	44.4%	52.6%	51.1%	27th	178th of 267
Population	15,966	3,624,508	334,922,499	24th	87th of 277
Average commute	21.9 min	26.5 min	26.4 min	22nd	229th of 268
Uninsured rateStrength	3.1%	5.4%	8.4%	13th	143rd of 276
Poverty rateStrength	5%	10%	12.5%	12th	168th of 276

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

15%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

10%

35–44

15%

45–54

13%

55–64

12%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

46.4

Under 18

19.7%

65 and over

23.5%

Race and ethnicity

White81%
Black2%
Hispanic8%
Asian4%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.5%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

33.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

59.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

88%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.9%

Other

0.7%

Households

Households: 6,755
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 67.8%
Married couples: 54.7%
Living alone: 26.9%
Veterans (of adults): 9.6%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

21%

$150–200k

15%

$200k+

14%

Median household income

06385

$100,484

Connecticut

$95,781

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$54,235

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

28.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.421

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

06385

$365,400

Connecticut

$366,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

06385

$1,666

Connecticut

$1,488

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

86%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 7,493
Owner-occupied: 78.6%
Vacant: 9.8%
Median year built: 1971
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 29.5%
Home value to income: 3.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

85%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

0.9%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

12%

10–19

44%

20–29

23%

30–44

11%

45–59

60+

Average commute

21.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

62.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

13%

Healthcare

12%

Engineering and science

Sales

Office and admin

Education

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Construction and repair

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Food service

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

20%

Manufacturing

16%

Retail

10%

Education

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Arts and recreation

Admin, support and management

Information

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$65,703

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	06385	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$85,112	$74,888
Service	$27,500	$26,804
Sales and office	$41,744	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$79,821	$49,199
Production and transportation	$39,132	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

29%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

24%

Graduate

18%

High school graduate or higher: 96.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 42.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 17.8%
Households with broadband: 92.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 84.9%
No internet access: 6%
Without health insurance: 3.1%
Limited-English households: 1.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Waterford
State: Connecticut
Center point: 41.3617° N, 72.1566° W
Land area: 25 sq mi
Water area: 1.9 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Waterford (unincorporated)8% of zip

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

Zip codes near 06385

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
06320	New London, CT	3 mi	27,703	$59,170	$253,300
06375	Quaker Hill, CT	3.5 mi	3,670	$111,833	$326,000
06333	East Lyme, CT	4.1 mi	7,389	$129,083	$439,000
06349	Groton, CT · PO box	4.3 mi	—	—	—
06357	Niantic, CT	4.4 mi	11,332	$93,026	$397,300
06340	Groton, CT	6.1 mi	29,863	$81,792	$294,700
06353	Montville, CT	6.6 mi	439	—	—
06376	South Lyme, CT	6.8 mi	89	$156,000	$444,400
06335	Gales Ferry, CT	7.2 mi	6,307	$118,116	$322,400
06382	Uncasville, CT	7.2 mi	10,143	$89,635	$267,800
06370	Oakdale, CT	7.5 mi	7,327	$105,700	$332,500
06371	Old Lyme, CT	8.7 mi	9,828	$132,045	$499,400

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Questions about 06385

What city is zip code 06385?

06385 is assigned to Waterford, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What is the population of 06385?

About 15,966 people live in 06385, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 06385 in?

06385 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 06385?

The median household income in 06385 is $100,484.

What zip codes are near 06385?

The closest zip codes to 06385 are 06320, 06375, 06333, 06349, 06357.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06385, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.