🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

06378

Stonington

ZIP Code 06378 is a standard zip code serving Stonington, Stonington, Connecticut (CT), in Southeastern Connecticut County, United States. It has an estimated population of 5,399 with a median household income of $92,183. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Connecticut (CT)
County: Southeastern Connecticut
City: Stonington
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 41.366400
Longitude: -71.915500

Geographic Details

Land Area: 21.26 mi²
Water Area: 2.05 mi²
Population Density: 254.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 41.433646°N, 41.325399°S, -71.871317°E, -71.960409°W

With 5,399 residents spread across 21.26 square miles, this area has a population density of 254.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

5,399

Population

55th percentile

$92,183

Median Income

90th percentile

$413,800

Median Home Value

90th percentile

21.26 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 06378 is $92,183, and the median home value is $413,800. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

3,040

Total Units

2,404

Occupied Units

79.1%

Occupancy Rate

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