Zip code 06480: Portland, Connecticut

Q: What city is zip code 06480?

06480 is assigned to Portland, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What is the population of 06480?

About 9,434 people live in 06480, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 06480?

The median household income in 06480 is $118,929.

Q: What zip codes are near 06480?

The closest zip codes to 06480 are 06414, 06416, 06073, 06456, 06459.

Residential delivery areaEastern Time

Population

9,434

Median household income

$119K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$337K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,129/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

23 sq mi

407 people/sq mi

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

About 06480

06480 is a small-town zip code in Portland, Connecticut, covering 23 sq mi of land. About 9,434 people live here, or 407 per square mile. The median resident is 41.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $118,929 a year, 47% above the national median of $80,734. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $337,400, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,129 a month.

52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.4 minutes each way, and 19% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and construction and repair.

How 06480 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate83.9%
87th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%95th of 275 in CT
Median earnings per worker$66,992
85th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · CT $57,739115th of 275 in CT
Median household income$118,929
84th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · CT $95,78196th of 267 in CT
Bachelor's degree or higher52.1%
82nd
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%87th of 277 in CT
Per capita income$56,080
81st
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · CT $55,915144th of 277 in CT
Tech workers4.8%
77th
U.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%52nd of 276 in CT
Work from home18.5%
73rd
U.S. 15.1% · CT 16%98th of 276 in CT
Veterans7.3%
70th
U.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%59th of 277 in CT
Median age41.6
69th
U.S. 38.9 · CT 41.1178th of 277 in CT
Average commute28.4 min
65th
U.S. 26.4 min · CT 26.5 min101st of 268 in CT
Residents 65 and older18.7%
65th
U.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%155th of 277 in CT
Housing vacancy8.2%
62nd
U.S. 10.1% · CT 7%90th of 275 in CT
Self-employed workers10%
59th
U.S. 10% · CT 9.9%144th of 276 in CT
Government workers14.8%
58th
U.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%105th of 276 in CT
Residents under 1822.3%
52nd
U.S. 22% · CT 20.2%72nd of 277 in CT
Median home value$337,400
51st
U.S. $332,700 · CT $366,900162nd of 267 in CT
Rent-burdened renters48.1%
40th
U.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%151st of 267 in CT
Broadband access90.3%
36th
U.S. 91% · CT 92.2%210th of 275 in CT
Foreign-born residents6.3%
35th
U.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%189th of 277 in CT
Median gross rent$1,129
31st
U.S. $1,413 · CT $1,488221st of 247 in CT
Population density407/sq mi
30th
U.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi169th of 277 in CT
Unemployment rate3.3%
21st
U.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%194th of 276 in CT
Income inequality (Gini)0.395
17th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · CT 0.499204th of 274 in CT
Diversity index22.9
16th
U.S. 61.4 · CT 57214th of 277 in CT
Population9,434
15th
U.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,508133rd of 277 in CT
Poverty rate3.9%
6th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · CT 10%199th of 276 in CT
Healthcare workers5.7%
6th
U.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%243rd of 276 in CT
Uninsured rate1.7%
4th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%214th of 276 in CT

Measure	06480	CT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CT
Homeownership rateStrength	83.9%	66.5%	65.2%	87th	95th of 275
Median earnings per workerStrength	$66,992	$57,739	$49,666	85th	115th of 275
Median household incomeStrength	$118,929	$95,781	$80,734	84th	96th of 267
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	52.1%	42.5%	35.7%	82nd	87th of 277
Per capita incomeStrength	$56,080	$55,915	$44,673	81st	144th of 277
Tech workers	4.8%	3.6%	3.8%	77th	52nd of 276
Work from home	18.5%	16%	15.1%	73rd	98th of 276
Veterans	7.3%	4.7%	6.2%	70th	59th of 277
Median age	41.6	41.1	38.9	69th	178th of 277
Average commute	28.4 min	26.5 min	26.4 min	65th	101st of 268
Residents 65 and older	18.7%	18.5%	17.2%	65th	155th of 277
Housing vacancy	8.2%	7%	10.1%	62nd	90th of 275
Self-employed workers	10%	9.9%	10%	59th	144th of 276
Government workers	14.8%	13.1%	14.5%	58th	105th of 276
Residents under 18	22.3%	20.2%	22%	52nd	72nd of 277
Median home value	$337,400	$366,900	$332,700	51st	162nd of 267
Rent-burdened renters	48.1%	52.6%	51.1%	40th	151st of 267
Broadband access	90.3%	92.2%	91%	36th	210th of 275
Foreign-born residents	6.3%	15.7%	14.1%	35th	189th of 277
Median gross rent	$1,129	$1,488	$1,413	31st	221st of 247
Population density	407/sq mi	749/sq mi	95/sq mi	30th	169th of 277
Unemployment rate	3.3%	5.6%	5.2%	21st	194th of 276
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.395	0.499	0.483	17th	204th of 274
Diversity index	22.9	57	61.4	16th	214th of 277
Population	9,434	3,624,508	334,922,499	15th	133rd of 277
Poverty rateStrength	3.9%	10%	12.5%	6th	199th of 276
Healthcare workers	5.7%	10.4%	9.7%	6th	243rd of 276
Uninsured rateStrength	1.7%	5.4%	8.4%	4th	214th 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

18%

5–17

18–24

25–34

17%

35–44

15%

45–54

13%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.6

Under 18

22.3%

65 and over

18.7%

Race and ethnicity

White88%
Black1%
Hispanic4%
Asian3%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.5%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

22.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

75%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

84%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 3,762
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 67.9%
Married couples: 59.7%
Living alone: 26.4%
Veterans (of adults): 7.3%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

$100–150k

21%

$150–200k

16%

$200k+

21%

Median household income

06480

$118,929

Connecticut

$95,781

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$56,080

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

3.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

36.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.395

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

06480

$337,400

Connecticut

$366,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

06480

$1,129

Connecticut

$1,488

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

82%

2–4 units

13%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 4,100
Owner-occupied: 83.9%
Vacant: 8.2%
Median year built: 1961
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 48.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 15.4%
Home value to income: 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

75%

Carpooled

Transit

0.5%

Walked

0.6%

Bicycle

Worked from home

19%

Other

0.6%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

21%

20–29

16%

30–44

26%

45–59

17%

60+

Average commute

28.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

68.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

15%

Management

10%

Construction and repair

10%

Sales

Food service

Business and finance

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Production

Legal and social services

Transportation and moving

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Education

13%

Manufacturing

11%

Finance, insurance and real estate

11%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Retail

Other services

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Information

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

0.7%

Agriculture and mining

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$66,992

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	06480	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$97,795	$74,888
Service	$31,703	$26,804
Sales and office	$56,912	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$67,375	$49,199
Production and transportation	$14,255	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

18%

Some college

14%

Associate's

Bachelor's

32%

Graduate

20%

High school graduate or higher: 92.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 52.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 20.3%
Households with broadband: 90.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 80.4%
No internet access: 8.1%
Without health insurance: 1.7%
Limited-English households: 2.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Portland
State: Connecticut
Center point: 41.5988° N, 72.5891° W
Land area: 23 sq mi
Water area: 1.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Portland (unincorporated)26% of zip

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

Zip codes near 06480

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
06414	Cobalt, CT	2.4 mi	302	$131,090	$356,000
06416	Cromwell, CT	3.9 mi	14,334	$110,596	$325,200
06073	South Glastonbury, CT	4.4 mi	5,372	$201,477	$560,900
06456	Middle Haddam, CT	4.6 mi	281	$128,542	$434,000
06459	Middletown, CT	5 mi	1,238	—	—
06424	East Hampton, CT	5.2 mi	12,751	$123,680	$347,800
06457	Middletown, CT	5.2 mi	46,720	$79,463	$295,300
06067	Rocky Hill, CT	5.5 mi	20,872	$100,027	$337,300
06023	East Berlin, CT	6.8 mi	1,196	$100,317	$342,600
06025	East Glastonbury, CT · PO box	6.8 mi	—	—	—
06481	Rockfall, CT	7.1 mi	1,763	$84,674	$360,400
06447	Marlborough, CT	7.4 mi	6,130	$142,105	$379,100

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Questions about 06480

What city is zip code 06480?

06480 is assigned to Portland, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What is the population of 06480?

About 9,434 people live in 06480, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 06480 in?

06480 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 06480?

The median household income in 06480 is $118,929.

What zip codes are near 06480?

The closest zip codes to 06480 are 06414, 06416, 06073, 06456, 06459.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06480, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.