06480 ZIP Code
Portland, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06480 |
| City/Town: | Portland |
| County: | Lower Connecticut River Valley |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,409 |
| Median Household Income: | $116,098 |
| Per Capita Income: | $59,302 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,875 |
| Median Home Value: | $289,300 |
| Land Area: | 23.2 sq miles
60.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.5 sq miles
3.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5988, -72.5891 |
Population Information (06480 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,409 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,736 | 50.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,673 | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 474 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 486 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 761 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 621 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 377 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,007 | 10.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,518 | 16.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,521 | 16.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 535 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 505 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 866 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 545 | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 193 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06480 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $289,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,180 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,875 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,569 | 92.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 306 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,942 | 82.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 627 | 17.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06480 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,690 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 86 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 383 | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,312 | 19.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,151 | 17.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 487 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,985 | 29.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,286 | 19.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 48.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06480 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $116,098 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $129,381 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $140,246 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $59,302 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06480 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,252 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,999 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 253 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,304 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,808 | 76.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 831 | 16.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 360 | 7.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06480 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,463 | 89.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 92 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 332 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 132 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 390 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 417 | 4.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 413 | 4.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 33 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 298 | 3.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 82 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06480 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 57 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 99 | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 303 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 69 | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 191 | 5.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 441 | 12.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 399 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 702 | 19.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 702 | 19.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 606 | 17.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06480 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,819 | 76.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 296 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 17 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 47 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 749 | 15.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06480 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 14 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 508 | 10.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 422 | 8.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 100 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 422 | 8.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 74 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 43 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 558 | 11.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 594 | 11.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,190 | 23.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 552 | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 250 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 272 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06480 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 (06480 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,106 | 96.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,120 | 75.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,043 | 32.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 238 | 2.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06480 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,855 | 80.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 951 | 26.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,065 | 29.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 154 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 97 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 282 | 7.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06480 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,188 | 82.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 81 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 261 | 6.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 204 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 21 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 37 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 83 | 2.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06480 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 66 | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 555 | 14.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 254 | 6.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 256 | 6.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 221 | 5.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 499 | 12.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 615 | 15.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 325 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,084 | 28.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06480 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 30 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 413 | 10.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 624 | 16.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,975 | 51.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 709 | 18.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 124 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06480 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 324 | 9.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 240 | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 310 | 8.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,510 | 70.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 97 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 20 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 18 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 50 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06480 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 140 | 3.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 608 | 17.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,766 | 49.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,055 | 29.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06480 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 56 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 17 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 12 | 0.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 285 | 9.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,243 | 42.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,068 | 36.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 249 | 8.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 12 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06480 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,241 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,007 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,180 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.71 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.10 | 2.38 |
Households (06480 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,569 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,170 | 60.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 869 | 24.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 485 | 13.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 643 | 18.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,157 | 32.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,082 | 30.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.60 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06480 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,827 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,125 | 29.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,255 | 58.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 50 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 376 | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 996 | 26.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06480 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,535 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 137 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 95 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,103 | 43.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 550 | 21.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 650 | 25.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06480 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,239 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 482 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,344 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 943 | 10.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 85 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 351 | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 507 | 53.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06480 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,595 | 91.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 769 | 8.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 288 | 37.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 477 | 62.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 41 | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 4 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06480 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,861 | 94.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 59 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 548 | 928.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 548 | 928.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 548 | 928.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 206 | 349.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 82 | 139.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 12 | 20.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06480 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,935 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,326 | 93.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 609 | 6.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 212 | 2.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 169 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 228 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06480 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,569 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,352 | 93.9% | 89.4% |
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