06371 ZIP Code
Old Lyme, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06371 |
| City/Town: | Old Lyme |
| County: | Lower Connecticut River Valley |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,972 |
| Median Household Income: | $122,003 |
| Per Capita Income: | $58,472 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,514 |
| Median Home Value: | $463,900 |
| Land Area: | 54.0 sq miles
139.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.7 sq miles
14.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.3624, -72.3238 |
Population Information (06371 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,972 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,014 | 50.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,958 | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 49.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 525 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 437 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 594 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 560 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 507 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 615 | 6.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,072 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,530 | 15.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 793 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 856 | 8.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,635 | 16.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 633 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 215 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06371 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $463,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,731 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,514 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,973 | 72.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,541 | 27.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,412 | 85.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 561 | 14.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06371 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,349 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 69 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 159 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,248 | 17.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,153 | 15.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 681 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,943 | 26.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,096 | 28.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 55.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06371 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $122,003 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $197,058 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $144,177 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $58,472 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06371 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,178 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,975 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 192 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,110 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,934 | 79.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 593 | 11.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 441 | 8.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06371 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,012 | 90.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 80 | 0.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 16 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 229 | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 131 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 504 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 554 | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 616 | 6.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 162 | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 38 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 404 | 4.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06371 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 77 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 34 | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 194 | 4.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 151 | 3.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 243 | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 342 | 8.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 416 | 10.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 952 | 24.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 483 | 12.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,081 | 27.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06371 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,381 | 68.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 210 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 107 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 59 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 43 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,104 | 22.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06371 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 26 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 404 | 8.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 667 | 13.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 148 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 477 | 9.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 172 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 61 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 337 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 694 | 13.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,179 | 23.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 569 | 11.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 128 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 113 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06371 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (06371 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,646 | 96.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,629 | 76.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,438 | 34.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 315 | 3.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06371 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,007 | 75.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,677 | 42.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,178 | 29.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 113 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 34 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 91 | 2.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06371 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,878 | 88.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 53 | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 298 | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 114 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 23 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 7 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 8 | 0.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 133 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06371 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 136 | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 381 | 6.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 562 | 10.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 678 | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 736 | 13.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 554 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 555 | 10.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 544 | 9.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,360 | 24.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06371 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 13 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 284 | 5.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,009 | 18.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,303 | 41.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,624 | 29.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 281 | 5.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06371 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 70 | 1.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 514 | 12.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 586 | 14.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,626 | 66.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 138 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 39 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06371 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 29 | 0.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 927 | 23.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,742 | 43.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,275 | 32.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06371 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 32 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 55 | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 11 | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 51 | 1.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 278 | 8.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,566 | 45.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,148 | 33.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 271 | 7.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06371 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,598 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,088 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,731 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.13 | 2.38 |
Households (06371 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,973 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,389 | 60.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 776 | 19.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 480 | 12.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 852 | 21.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,185 | 29.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,761 | 44.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.88 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06371 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,161 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,123 | 27.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,512 | 60.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 135 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 380 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 785 | 18.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06371 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,090 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 320 | 15.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 78 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 757 | 36.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 638 | 30.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 297 | 14.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06371 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,996 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 510 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,961 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 828 | 8.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 71 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 242 | 29.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 515 | 62.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06371 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,989 | 90.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 947 | 9.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 208 | 22.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 711 | 75.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 391 | 41.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 28 | 3.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06371 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,252 | 92.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 188 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 720 | 383.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 720 | 383.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 720 | 383.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 204 | 108.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 14 | 7.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 407 | 216.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 4 | 2.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06371 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,447 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,629 | 91.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 818 | 8.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 376 | 4.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 392 | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 50 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06371 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,973 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,876 | 97.6% | 89.4% |
Old Lyme, CT06371