06333 ZIP Code — East Lyme, CT
New London County, Connecticut
ZIP code 06333 is located in East Lyme, Connecticut, within New London County. It covers approximately 23.43 square miles and serves a population of 7,070 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.
About ZIP code 06333
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $417,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $131,250. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
7,070
population
23.43
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
06333 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 06333
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06333. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| East Lyme | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
06357 Niantic (3.6 mi)
06385 Waterford (4.2 mi)
06371 Old Lyme (5.5 mi)
06375 Quaker Hill (5.7 mi)
06370 Oakdale (6.6 mi)
06320 New London (7.1 mi)
06353 Montville (7.3 mi)
06420 Salem (7.7 mi)
06382 Uncasville (8.1 mi)
06426 Essex (8.8 mi)
06409 Centerbrook (9.3 mi)
06475 Old Saybrook (9.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 7,070 |
| Population density | 302 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 09 |
| County FIPS | 011 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 23.43 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.55 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.3765 |
| Longitude | -72.2370 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 860 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.8% | 32.0% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 20.3% | 30.8% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.5% | 28.0% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 20.4% | 9.2% | 13.2% |
Demographics & statistics
7,070
Population
302
People per sq mi
44.6
Median age
$131,250
Median household income
$61,976
Per capita income
$417,500
Median home value
$1,639
Median monthly rent
73.6%
Home ownership
6.4%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
2,139
Housing units
60.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
91
Under 5
104
168
5–9
191
326
10–14
370
228
15–19
260
222
20–24
253
314
25–34
358
330
35–44
376
679
45–54
772
264
55–59
301
169
60–64
193
326
65–74
370
150
75–84
171
39
85+
45
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,707 | 24.1% |
| 18 and over | 5,363 | 75.9% |
| 65 and over | 1,101 | 15.6% |
| Median age | 44.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69.1%
Asian
9.3%
Hispanic or Latino
8.5%
Other race
7.1%
Black or African American
3%
Two or more races
3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,341 | 69.1% |
| Asian | 720 | 9.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 661 | 8.5% |
| Other race | 546 | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 233 | 3% |
| Two or more races | 230 | 3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.8% | 32.0% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 20.3% | 30.8% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.5% | 28.0% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 20.4% | 9.2% | 13.2% |
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
0.7%
$15k–$25k
2.9%
$25k–$35k
4.3%
$35k–$50k
7.2%
$50k–$75k
8.4%
$75k–$100k
10.5%
$100k–$150k
16.6%
$150k–$200k
18.7%
$200k+
25.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 8.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 18.7% |
| $200k+ | 25.3% |
| Median income | $131,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.7%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$150k–$200k
1.4%
$200k–$300k
19.5%
$300k–$500k
45.8%
$500k–$1M
31.0%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $417,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,639 |
| Owner occupied | 73.6% |
| Renter occupied | 26.4% |
| Vacant | 3.5% |
| Single-family detached | 73.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.87 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 32.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% |
| 3 or more | 32.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.5% |
| Electricity | 21.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.4% |
| Fuel oil | 55.1% |
| Wood | 1.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,593 | 57.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 127 | 4.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 382 | 13.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 668 | 24.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,021 | 36.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 728 | 26.3% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.2% | 20.9% |
| Married | 57.9% | 56.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 12.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.9%
Some HS, no diploma
1.3%
HS graduate
16.4%
Some college, no degree
12.0%
Associate's degree
8.8%
Bachelor's degree
33.0%
Graduate / professional
27.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 60.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 73 | 4.0% |
| Kindergarten | 50 | 2.7% |
| Elementary school | 841 | 46.1% |
| High school | 583 | 31.9% |
| College / grad school | 278 | 15.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.9%
Manufacturing
19.5%
Professional & management
11.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.6%
Retail trade
7.6%
Information
4.4%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Construction
4.0%
Public administration
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Transportation & utilities
2.3%
Other services
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 59.3% |
| Service | 15.5% |
| Sales & office | 17.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.2% |
| Production & transportation | 5.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.3% |
| Government | 14.8% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.0% |
| Carpool | 8.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 15.6% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.0 |
Poverty
All people
6.4%
Under 18 years
7.0%
18 and over
6.2%
Married-couple families
0.3%
Female-led households
8.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.2% |
| Retirement income | 24.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.5% |
| High blood pressure | 30.1% |
| High cholesterol | 33.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 23.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.6% |
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| No physical activity | 15.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.0% |
| Poor mental health | 12.4% |
| Poor physical health | 7.7% |
| No health insurance | 6.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.8% |
| Visited dentist | 77.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.6% |
| Teeth loss | 7.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 323 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 11.5% |
| 65 and over | 23.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.7% |
| Public insurance | 24.7% |
| No insurance | 3.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,875 | 97.2% |
| Spanish | 292 | 4.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 7 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 103 | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 182 | 2.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,333 | 89.6% |
| Born in same state | 6,235 | 88.2% |
| Born in different state | 3,734 | 52.8% |
| Foreign born | 98 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 737 | 10.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 654 | 88.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,246 | 17.6% |
| French | 1,007 | 14.2% |
| German | 318 | 4.5% |
| Arab | 179 | 2.5% |
| Irish | 114 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 73 | 1% |
| Polish | 57 | 0.8% |
| English | 35 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 24 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.2% |
| Internet access | 98.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06333
What city is ZIP code 06333 in?
ZIP code 06333 is primarily assigned to East Lyme, Connecticut.
What county is ZIP code 06333 in?
ZIP code 06333 falls within New London County, Connecticut.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 06333?
61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 06333?
The median household income in ZIP code 06333 is $131,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06333?
The median home value in ZIP code 06333 is $417,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 06333?
ZIP code 06333 has an estimated population of 7,070 residents, with a density of 302 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 06333 in?
ZIP code 06333 observes the EST timezone.