06415 ZIP Code
Colchester, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06415 |
| City/Town: | Colchester |
| County: | Southeastern Connecticut |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,130 |
| Median Household Income: | $115,339 |
| Per Capita Income: | $63,148 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,930 |
| Median Home Value: | $317,400 |
| Land Area: | 56.0 sq miles
144.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5503, -72.3486 |
Population Information (06415 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,130 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,172 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,958 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,269 | 7.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 711 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,014 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 969 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 604 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,754 | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,136 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,182 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,373 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,328 | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,545 | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 937 | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 308 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06415 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $317,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,276 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,930 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,334 | 91.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 596 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,115 | 80.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,219 | 19.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06415 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,563 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 185 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 272 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,784 | 24.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,025 | 17.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,024 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,975 | 25.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,298 | 19.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06415 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $115,339 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $132,787 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $141,667 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $63,148 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06415 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,965 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,614 | 96.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 275 | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,889 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,313 | 73.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,024 | 23.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 269 | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06415 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,870 | 92.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 345 | 2.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 207 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 192 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 516 | 3.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 394 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 502 | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 69 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 180 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 54 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 199 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06415 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 152 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 203 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 231 | 3.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 297 | 4.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 406 | 6.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 716 | 11.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 701 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,413 | 22.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 957 | 15.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,258 | 19.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06415 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,487 | 75.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 588 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 21 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 78 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 154 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,267 | 14.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06415 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 39 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 526 | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,146 | 13.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 207 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 762 | 8.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 302 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 188 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 726 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 656 | 7.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,619 | 30.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 719 | 8.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 286 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 438 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06415 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.4% | 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 (06415 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,745 | 97.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,309 | 82.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,473 | 27.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 141 | 0.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06415 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,072 | 80.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,034 | 32.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,959 | 30.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 94 | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 103 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 299 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06415 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,449 | 78.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 211 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 317 | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 134 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 591 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 108 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 36 | 0.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 67 | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06415 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 21 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 249 | 3.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 783 | 11.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,187 | 17.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,774 | 25.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 979 | 14.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 486 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 668 | 9.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 101 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 682 | 9.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06415 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 25 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 563 | 8.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,836 | 26.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,947 | 42.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,375 | 19.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 184 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06415 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 194 | 3.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 821 | 13.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 627 | 9.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4,268 | 67.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 253 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 37 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 129 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06415 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 175 | 2.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,504 | 23.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,981 | 47.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,674 | 26.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06415 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 87 | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 47 | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 155 | 3.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 200 | 3.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,818 | 35.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,554 | 49.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 210 | 4.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 44 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06415 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,237 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $925 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,276 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.82 | 2.38 |
Households (06415 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,334 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,890 | 61.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,455 | 23.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 877 | 13.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,253 | 19.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,948 | 30.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,935 | 30.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.51 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.98 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06415 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,561 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,653 | 25.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,122 | 62.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 183 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 543 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,297 | 19.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06415 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,509 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 435 | 12.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 112 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,330 | 37.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 986 | 28.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 646 | 18.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06415 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,327 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,039 | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,886 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,707 | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 12 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 826 | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 869 | 50.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06415 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,114 | 87.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,747 | 10.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 524 | 30.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,223 | 70.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 220 | 12.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06415 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,311 | 94.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 105 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 819 | 780.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 819 | 780.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 819 | 780.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 327 | 311.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 18 | 17.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 289 | 275.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 71 | 67.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06415 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,861 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,053 | 94.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 808 | 5.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 213 | 1.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 393 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 175 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 27 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06415 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,334 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,958 | 94.1% | 89.4% |
Colchester, CT06415