06335 ZIP Code — Gales Ferry, CT

New London County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06335 is located in Gales Ferry, Connecticut, within New London County. It covers approximately 10.96 square miles and serves a population of 6,199 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860/959.

About ZIP code 06335

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $278,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,212. 33% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 06335 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,199

population

10.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06335 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06335

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06335. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gales Ferry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06339 Ledyard (3.1 mi) 06382 Uncasville (3.9 mi) 06353 Montville (4.3 mi) 06375 Quaker Hill (4.7 mi) 06340 Groton (5.8 mi) 06365 Preston (6.3 mi) 06355 Mystic (6.4 mi) 06320 New London (7 mi) 06370 Oakdale (7.1 mi) 06385 Waterford (7.7 mi) 06360 Norwich (7.7 mi) 06380 Taftville (8.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,199
Population density	566 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	10.96 sq mi
Water area	1.10 sq mi
Latitude	41.4403
Longitude	-72.0595
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	860/959

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.2%	32.0%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	30.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	36.2%	28.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	11.3%	9.2%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

6,199

Population

566

People per sq mi

36.0

Median age

$94,212

Median household income

$42,211

Per capita income

$278,600

Median home value

$1,492

Median monthly rent

80.0%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

2,025

Housing units

45.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

240

Under 5

257

269

5–9

288

289

10–14

309

127

15–19

136

20–24

456

25–34

487

344

35–44

368

266

45–54

283

195

55–59

208

288

60–64

307

296

65–74

315

162

75–84

173

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,853	29.9%
18 and over	4,346	70.1%
65 and over	956	15.4%
Median age	36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.2%

Two or more races 5.1%

Black or African American 3.9%

Asian 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	5,436	86.2%
Two or more races	320	5.1%
Black or African American	245	3.9%
Asian	166	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	108	1.7%
Other race	32	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.2%	32.0%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	30.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	36.2%	28.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	11.3%	9.2%	13.2%

Under $10k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 2.6%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k+ 16.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	2.6%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	22.1%
$150k–$200k	10.2%
$200k+	16.8%
Median income	$94,212

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k–$300k 45.1%

$300k–$500k 35.9%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$278,600
Median rent / month	$1,492
Owner occupied	80.0%
Renter occupied	20.0%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	86.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	2.0%
1990–1999	6.1%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	25.7%
1960–1969	33.5%
1950–1959	14.5%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	23.2%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	25.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	22.1%
2 vehicles	52.2%
3 or more	24.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	12.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.1%
Fuel oil	73.9%
Wood	6.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,259	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	225	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	304	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	409	18.6%
Households with children under 18	815	37.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	687	31.3%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	22.3%
Married	59.5%	58.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.9%	6.0%
Divorced	9.0%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 18.1%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 29.0%

Graduate / professional 16.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.4%
Bachelor's or higher	45.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	202	10.5%
Kindergarten	72	3.7%
Elementary school	1,057	54.9%
High school	213	11.1%
College / grad school	383	19.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Manufacturing 16.7%

Professional & management 13.2%

Public administration 9.2%

Other services 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Construction 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Retail trade 6.1%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Information 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.7%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	4.2%
Production & transportation	7.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 24.1%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 0.4%

Female-led households 55.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.9%
Retirement income	31.3%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.9%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	23.2%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.4%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	15.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	9.3%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	8.1%
No health insurance	6.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	76.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	7.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	394	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	36.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.6%
Public insurance	32.0%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,702	92.0%
Spanish	24	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	24	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,991	96.6%
Born in same state	5,936	95.8%
Born in different state	2,929	47.2%
Foreign born	55	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	208	3.4%
Not a US citizen	154	74.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	939	15.1%
French	763	12.3%
Dutch	153	2.5%
German	133	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	105	1.7%
English	61	1%
Polish	47	0.8%
Irish	39	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	97.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06335

What city is ZIP code 06335 in?

ZIP code 06335 is primarily assigned to Gales Ferry, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06335 in?

ZIP code 06335 falls within New London County, Connecticut.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 06335?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 06335 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 06335 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 06335?

ZIP code 06335 has an estimated population of 6,199 residents, with a density of 566 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06335?

The median household income in ZIP code 06335 is $94,212, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 06335 in?

ZIP code 06335 observes the EST timezone.