06417 ZIP Code — Deep River, CT

Middlesex County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06417 is located in Deep River, Connecticut, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 13.51 square miles and serves a population of 4,445 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.

About ZIP code 06417

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $342,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

The gap between median ($85,859) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

4,445

population

13.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06417 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06417

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06417. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Deep River	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06442 Ivoryton (1.4 mi) 06409 Centerbrook (2.5 mi) 06412 Chester (2.9 mi) 06426 Essex (3 mi) 06498 Westbrook (4.2 mi) 06475 Old Saybrook (5.7 mi) 06371 Old Lyme (5.8 mi) 06413 Clinton (6.4 mi) 06419 Killingworth (6.6 mi) 06438 Haddam (6.9 mi) 06443 Madison (7.9 mi) 06423 East Haddam (8.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,445
Population density	329 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	13.51 sq mi
Water area	0.65 sq mi
Latitude	41.3681
Longitude	-72.4532
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	860

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.1%	28.8%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	28.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	29.5%	30.3%	27.1%
Over $200k	9.6%	12.1%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,445

Population

329

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$85,859

Median household income

$52,640

Per capita income

$342,700

Median home value

$1,268

Median monthly rent

65.5%

Home ownership

4.8%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

1,551

Housing units

43.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

119

Under 5

113

5–9

102

10–14

229

15–19

219

20–24

218

25–34

207

316

35–44

302

477

45–54

454

113

55–59

108

135

60–64

128

337

65–74

321

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	904	20.3%
18 and over	3,541	79.7%
65 and over	893	20.1%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Two or more races 2.5%

Black or African American 1.6%

Asian 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,228	94.7%
Two or more races	111	2.5%
Black or African American	70	1.6%
Asian	26	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	21	0.5%
Other race	10	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.1%	28.8%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	28.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	29.5%	30.3%	27.1%
Over $200k	9.6%	12.1%	13.2%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 2.0%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 12.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	2.0%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	24.1%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	12.4%
Median income	$85,859

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$50k–$100k 1.0%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 56.1%

$500k–$1M 7.7%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$342,700
Median rent / month	$1,268
Owner occupied	65.5%
Renter occupied	34.5%
Vacant	9.7%
Single-family detached	67.7%
Large apartment buildings	7.0%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	24.8%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	30.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.7%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.6%
Electricity	25.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Fuel oil	59.5%
Wood	3.0%
Solar	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,086	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	47	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	423	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	479	23.5%
Households with children under 18	742	36.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	638	31.4%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.5%	25.3%
Married	55.1%	56.4%
Separated	3.3%	0.0%
Widowed	1.8%	6.0%
Divorced	13.4%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 21.9%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 28.6%

Graduate / professional 15.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	43.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	3.0%
Kindergarten	57	6.8%
Elementary school	256	30.3%
High school	403	47.7%
College / grad school	103	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Professional & management 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Retail trade 10.0%

Construction 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Wholesale trade 4.9%

Public administration 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Information 1.9%

Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.5%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	13.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	12.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.3%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 4.8%

Under 18 years 1.1%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	33.9%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.6%
High blood pressure	29.3%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.7%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	15.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	8.5%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	7.6%
No health insurance	7.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	76.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.3%
Teeth loss	7.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	280	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	19.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.9%
Public insurance	34.3%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,213	94.8%
Spanish	145	3.4%
Other Indo-European	115	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	30	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,060	91.3%
Born in same state	3,991	89.8%
Born in different state	2,722	61.2%
Foreign born	69	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	385	8.7%
Not a US citizen	122	31.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	954	21.5%
French	803	18.1%
Arab	165	3.7%
German	54	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	45	1%
Irish	23	0.5%
English	13	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.8%
Internet access	90.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06417

What city is ZIP code 06417 in?

ZIP code 06417 is primarily assigned to Deep River, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06417 in?

ZIP code 06417 falls within Middlesex County, Connecticut.

Does ZIP code 06417 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 06417 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06417?

The median home value in ZIP code 06417 is $342,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 06417?

ZIP code 06417 has an estimated population of 4,445 residents, with a density of 329 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06417?

The median household income in ZIP code 06417 is $85,859, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 06417 in?

ZIP code 06417 observes the EST timezone.