Zip code 06498: Westbrook, Connecticut

Q: What city is zip code 06498?

06498 is assigned to Westbrook, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What is the population of 06498?

About 6,856 people live in 06498, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 06498?

The median household income in 06498 is $91,202.

Q: What zip codes are near 06498?

The closest zip codes to 06498 are 06413, 06442, 06409, 06417, 06475.

Residential delivery areaEastern Time

Population

6,856

Median household income

$91K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$434K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,425/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

58.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

16 sq mi

435 people/sq mi

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

About 06498

06498 is a small-town zip code in Westbrook, Connecticut, covering 16 sq mi of land. About 6,856 people live here, or 435 per square mile. The median resident is 58.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $91,202 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $434,300, or 4.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,425 a month.

42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.4 minutes each way, and 19% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management, sales and healthcare. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%). 24% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 06498 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age58.2
99th
U.S. 38.9 · CT 41.112th of 277 in CT
Residents 65 and older36%
98th
U.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%10th of 277 in CT
Self-employed workers16.3%
93rd
U.S. 10% · CT 9.9%45th of 276 in CT
Housing vacancy16.7%
89th
U.S. 10.1% · CT 7%28th of 275 in CT
Per capita income$61,201
86th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · CT $55,91597th of 277 in CT
Work from home19%
75th
U.S. 15.1% · CT 16%93rd of 276 in CT
Healthcare workers11.2%
73rd
U.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%93rd of 276 in CT
Bachelor's degree or higher41.8%
69th
U.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%148th of 277 in CT
Homeownership rate75.6%
68th
U.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%162nd of 275 in CT
Median home value$434,300
67th
U.S. $332,700 · CT $366,90079th of 267 in CT
Uninsured rate9.1%
66th
U.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%27th of 276 in CT
Median household income$91,202
63rd
U.S. $80,734 · CT $95,781189th of 267 in CT
Foreign-born residents13.9%
62nd
U.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%84th of 277 in CT
Rent-burdened renters53.8%
62nd
U.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%99th of 267 in CT
Median earnings per worker$52,014
61st
U.S. $49,666 · CT $57,739203rd of 275 in CT
Income inequality (Gini)0.447
60th
U.S. 0.483 · CT 0.499118th of 274 in CT
Broadband access93%
58th
U.S. 91% · CT 92.2%157th of 275 in CT
Median gross rent$1,425
52nd
U.S. $1,413 · CT $1,488136th of 247 in CT
Veterans6%
52nd
U.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%97th of 277 in CT
Diversity index39.7
35th
U.S. 61.4 · CT 57112th of 277 in CT
Population density435/sq mi
31st
U.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi165th of 277 in CT
Tech workers1.7%
27th
U.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%205th of 276 in CT
Poverty rate7%
25th
U.S. 12.5% · CT 10%117th of 276 in CT
Average commute21.4 min
20th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · CT 26.5 min241st of 268 in CT
Population6,856
11th
U.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,508163rd of 277 in CT
Government workers8.7%
10th
U.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%227th of 276 in CT
Unemployment rate2.4%
9th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%233rd of 276 in CT
Residents under 189.6%
2nd
U.S. 22% · CT 20.2%265th of 277 in CT

Measure	06498	CT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CT
Median age	58.2	41.1	38.9	99th	12th of 277
Residents 65 and older	36%	18.5%	17.2%	98th	10th of 277
Self-employed workers	16.3%	9.9%	10%	93rd	45th of 276
Housing vacancy	16.7%	7%	10.1%	89th	28th of 275
Per capita incomeStrength	$61,201	$55,915	$44,673	86th	97th of 277
Work from home	19%	16%	15.1%	75th	93rd of 276
Healthcare workers	11.2%	10.4%	9.7%	73rd	93rd of 276
Bachelor's degree or higher	41.8%	42.5%	35.7%	69th	148th of 277
Homeownership rate	75.6%	66.5%	65.2%	68th	162nd of 275
Median home value	$434,300	$366,900	$332,700	67th	79th of 267
Uninsured rate	9.1%	5.4%	8.4%	66th	27th of 276
Median household income	$91,202	$95,781	$80,734	63rd	189th of 267
Foreign-born residents	13.9%	15.7%	14.1%	62nd	84th of 277
Rent-burdened renters	53.8%	52.6%	51.1%	62nd	99th of 267
Median earnings per worker	$52,014	$57,739	$49,666	61st	203rd of 275
Income inequality (Gini)	0.447	0.499	0.483	60th	118th of 274
Broadband access	93%	92.2%	91%	58th	157th of 275
Median gross rent	$1,425	$1,488	$1,413	52nd	136th of 247
Veterans	6%	4.7%	6.2%	52nd	97th of 277
Diversity index	39.7	57	61.4	35th	112th of 277
Population density	435/sq mi	749/sq mi	95/sq mi	31st	165th of 277
Tech workers	1.7%	3.6%	3.8%	27th	205th of 276
Poverty rate	7%	10%	12.5%	25th	117th of 276
Average commuteStrength	21.4 min	26.5 min	26.4 min	20th	241st of 268
Population	6,856	3,624,508	334,922,499	11th	163rd of 277
Government workers	8.7%	13.1%	14.5%	10th	227th of 276
Unemployment rateStrength	2.4%	5.6%	5.2%	9th	233rd of 276
Residents under 18	9.6%	20.2%	22%	2nd	265th of 277

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

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

11%

35–44

11%

45–54

18%

55–64

19%

65–74

17%

75+

Median age

58.2

Under 18

9.6%

65 and over

36%

Race and ethnicity

White76%
Black0.9%
Hispanic16%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

39.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

13.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

57.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

76%

Spanish

16%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 3,523
Average household size: 1.9
Family households: 55.1%
Married couples: 36.9%
Living alone: 39.7%
Veterans (of adults): 6%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

12%

$25–50k

15%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

$100–150k

18%

$150–200k

12%

$200k+

19%

Median household income

06498

$91,202

Connecticut

$95,781

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$61,201

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

30.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.447

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

06498

$434,300

Connecticut

$366,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

06498

$1,425

Connecticut

$1,488

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

82%

2–4 units

10%

5–19 units

20+ units

0.2%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 4,231
Owner-occupied: 75.6%
Vacant: 16.7%
Median year built: 1970
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 53.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 35.7%
Home value to income: 4.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

62%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

19%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

28%

10–19

36%

20–29

12%

30–44

11%

45–59

60+

Average commute

21.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

61.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

15%

Sales

12%

Healthcare

11%

Engineering and science

Office and admin

Education

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Construction and repair

Arts, media and sports

Business and finance

Transportation and moving

Computer and math

Legal and social services

0.7%

Police and fire

0.3%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

15%

Retail

13%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Professional and technical services

11%

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Construction

Other services

Information

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

0.3%

Agriculture and mining

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$52,014

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

16.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

8.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	06498	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$98,424	$74,888
Service	$31,132	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,222	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$45,781	$49,199
Production and transportation	$32,639	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

25%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

22%

Graduate

20%

High school graduate or higher: 91.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 41.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 20%
Households with broadband: 93%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 76.8%
No internet access: 5.1%
Without health insurance: 9.1%
Limited-English households: 10.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Westbrook
State: Connecticut
Center point: 41.3037° N, 72.4780° W
Land area: 16 sq mi
Water area: 4.8 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Westbrook Center (unincorporated)11% of zip

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

Zip codes near 06498

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
06413	Clinton, CT	2.7 mi	13,377	$124,824	$380,000
06442	Ivoryton, CT	3.5 mi	2,826	$104,358	$468,200
06409	Centerbrook, CT	4 mi	701	$107,909	$387,300
06417	Deep River, CT	4.4 mi	4,458	$90,253	$362,200
06475	Old Saybrook, CT	5 mi	10,575	$114,333	$538,200
06426	Essex, CT	5.3 mi	3,267	$103,705	$729,200
06419	Killingworth, CT	7.1 mi	6,240	$140,655	$446,200
06412	Chester, CT	7.5 mi	3,825	$109,191	$442,200
06443	Madison, CT	8.1 mi	17,657	$168,462	$584,900
06439	Hadlyme, CT	8.7 mi	65	$187,083	$662,500
06371	Old Lyme, CT	9 mi	9,828	$132,045	$499,400
06438	Haddam, CT	10 mi	2,887	$121,429	$362,500

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Questions about 06498

What city is zip code 06498?

06498 is assigned to Westbrook, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What is the population of 06498?

About 6,856 people live in 06498, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 06498 in?

06498 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 06498?

The median household income in 06498 is $91,202.

What zip codes are near 06498?

The closest zip codes to 06498 are 06413, 06442, 06409, 06417, 06475.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06498, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.