06498 ZIP Code
Westbrook, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06498 |
| City/Town: | Westbrook |
| County: | Lower Connecticut River Valley |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 6,829 |
| Median Household Income: | $76,691 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,328 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,191 |
| Median Home Value: | $399,100 |
| Land Area: | 15.8 sq miles
40.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.8 sq miles
12.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.3037, -72.4780 |
Population Information (06498 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,829 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,130 | 45.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,699 | 54.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 54.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 81 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 177 | 2.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 287 | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 259 | 3.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 341 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 665 | 9.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 835 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 828 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 711 | 10.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 469 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,173 | 17.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 742 | 10.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 261 | 3.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06498 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $399,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,310 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,191 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,369 | 80.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 822 | 19.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,700 | 80.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 669 | 19.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06498 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,684 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 170 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 235 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,300 | 22.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 878 | 15.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 436 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,508 | 26.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,157 | 20.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 46.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06498 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $76,691 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $117,454 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $143,231 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,328 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06498 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,999 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,890 | 97.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 109 | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,208 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,196 | 82.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 306 | 7.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 369 | 9.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06498 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,354 | 78.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 87 | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 134 | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 234 | 3.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,020 | 14.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,132 | 16.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 903 | 13.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 37 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 234 | 3.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 90 | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 542 | 7.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06498 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 77 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 56 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 252 | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 305 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 253 | 7.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 684 | 20.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 318 | 9.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 458 | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 465 | 13.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 501 | 14.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06498 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,468 | 63.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 296 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 158 | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 177 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 64 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 681 | 17.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06498 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 9 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 381 | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 360 | 9.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 44 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 420 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 116 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 98 | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 310 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 657 | 16.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 759 | 19.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 539 | 13.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 151 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 46 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06498 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 (06498 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,202 | 90.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,130 | 60.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,286 | 48.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 606 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06498 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,374 | 70.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,544 | 45.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,137 | 33.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 311 | 9.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 115 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 210 | 6.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06498 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,528 | 84.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 95 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 13 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 195 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 70 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 106 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 184 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06498 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 19 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 204 | 4.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 596 | 14.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 227 | 5.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 473 | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 660 | 15.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 733 | 17.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 207 | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 317 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 755 | 18.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06498 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 155 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 338 | 8.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,171 | 27.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,507 | 36.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 935 | 22.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 85 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06498 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 538 | 16.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 257 | 7.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 551 | 16.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,867 | 55.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 63 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 47 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 46 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06498 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 179 | 5.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,099 | 32.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,429 | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 662 | 19.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06498 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 45 | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 59 | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 11 | 0.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 136 | 5.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 284 | 10.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,290 | 47.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 541 | 20.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 334 | 12.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06498 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,498 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $967 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,310 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.75 | 2.38 |
Households (06498 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,369 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,308 | 38.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 405 | 12.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 636 | 18.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,206 | 35.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 533 | 15.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,617 | 48.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.99 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.61 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06498 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,927 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,221 | 41.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,401 | 47.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 49 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 203 | 6.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 735 | 25.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06498 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,045 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 46 | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 387 | 37.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 311 | 29.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 301 | 28.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06498 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,063 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 352 | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,808 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 953 | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 89 | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 388 | 40.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 476 | 49.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06498 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,258 | 91.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 555 | 8.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 212 | 38.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 343 | 61.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 91 | 16.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06498 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 5,841 | 85.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 169 | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 988 | 584.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 988 | 584.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 988 | 584.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 138 | 81.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 716 | 423.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 25 | 14.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06498 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,748 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,449 | 80.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,299 | 19.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 717 | 10.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 388 | 5.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 194 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06498 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,369 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,267 | 97.0% | 89.4% |
Westbrook, CT06498