06442 ZIP Code — Ivoryton, CT
Middlesex County, Connecticut
ZIP code 06442 is located in Ivoryton, Connecticut, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 3.61 square miles and serves a population of 2,514 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.
About ZIP code 06442
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 $407,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
The gap between median ($97,115) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,514
population
3.61
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
06442 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 06442
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06442. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ivoryton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
06417 Deep River (1.4 mi)
06409 Centerbrook (1.7 mi)
06426 Essex (2.3 mi)
06498 Westbrook (2.9 mi)
06412 Chester (4.3 mi)
06475 Old Saybrook (4.4 mi)
06371 Old Lyme (5.5 mi)
06413 Clinton (5.8 mi)
06419 Killingworth (7.1 mi)
06443 Madison (8.1 mi)
06438 Haddam (8.3 mi)
06423 East Haddam (9.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,514 |
| Population density | 696 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 09 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.61 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.3479 |
| Longitude | -72.4461 |
| 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 | 25.1% | 28.8% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.3% | 28.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 40.1% | 30.3% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 11.4% | 12.1% | 13.2% |
Demographics & statistics
2,514
Population
696
People per sq mi
34.9
Median age
$97,115
Median household income
$54,705
Per capita income
$407,400
Median home value
$1,293
Median monthly rent
70.7%
Home ownership
2.6%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
831
Housing units
37.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
61
Under 5
62
58
5–9
58
47
10–14
47
83
15–19
84
220
20–24
224
159
25–34
161
57
35–44
57
165
45–54
167
154
55–59
156
67
60–64
68
124
65–74
127
49
75–84
49
5
85+
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 419 | 16.7% |
| 18 and over | 2,095 | 83.3% |
| 65 and over | 359 | 14.3% |
| Median age | 34.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95%
Two or more races
1.2%
Black or African American
1.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1.1%
Asian
1.1%
Other race
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,415 | 95% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 27 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.1% | 28.8% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.3% | 28.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 40.1% | 30.3% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 11.4% | 12.1% | 13.2% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
1.3%
$25k–$35k
3.3%
$35k–$50k
11.7%
$50k–$75k
7.6%
$75k–$100k
27.4%
$100k–$150k
16.4%
$150k–$200k
10.1%
$200k+
18.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 7.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 27.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.1% |
| $200k+ | 18.8% |
| Median income | $97,115 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$200k–$300k
17.9%
$300k–$500k
56.4%
$500k–$1M
23.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $407,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,293 |
| Owner occupied | 70.7% |
| Renter occupied | 29.3% |
| Vacant | 10.4% |
| Single-family detached | 72.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 23.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 53.4% |
| 3 or more | 22.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.4% |
| Electricity | 13.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.5% |
| Fuel oil | 69.7% |
| Wood | 6.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 459 | 45.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 187 | 18.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 99 | 9.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 265 | 26.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 215 | 21.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 303 | 30.0% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.8% | 36.4% |
| Married | 48.7% | 39.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 15.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.1%
HS graduate
33.8%
Some college, no degree
13.4%
Associate's degree
11.7%
Bachelor's degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
19.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 34 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 46 | 6.5% |
| Elementary school | 151 | 21.3% |
| High school | 147 | 20.8% |
| College / grad school | 330 | 46.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
21.9%
Retail trade
20.0%
Education & healthcare
15.7%
Finance & real estate
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Professional & management
9.2%
Construction
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.1%
Other services
1.3%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Information
0.8%
Public administration
0.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.0% |
| Service | 11.4% |
| Sales & office | 33.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.8% |
| Production & transportation | 11.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 89.0% |
| Government | 5.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.1% |
| Carpool | 3.8% |
| Public transit | 1.6% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 14.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.6 |
Poverty
All people
2.6%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
3.2%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.8% |
| Retirement income | 18.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.4% |
| High blood pressure | 29.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.6% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 24.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.9% |
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 14.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.7% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 7.8% |
| No health insurance | 6.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.7% |
| Visited dentist | 76.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.9% |
| Teeth loss | 7.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 115 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 5.0% |
| Under 18 | 1.0% |
| 18–64 years | 5.6% |
| 65 and over | 6.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.6% |
| Public insurance | 19.2% |
| No insurance | 4.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,391 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 13 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 13 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,483 | 98.8% |
| Born in same state | 2,483 | 98.8% |
| Born in different state | 1,486 | 59.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 31 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 13 | 41.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 599 | 23.8% |
| French | 223 | 8.9% |
| Arab | 69 | 2.7% |
| Polish | 57 | 2.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 32 | 1.3% |
| Irish | 21 | 0.8% |
| English | 10 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 6 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.2% |
| Internet access | 98.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06442
What city is ZIP code 06442 in?
ZIP code 06442 is primarily assigned to Ivoryton, Connecticut.
What county is ZIP code 06442 in?
ZIP code 06442 falls within Middlesex County, Connecticut.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06442?
The median home value in ZIP code 06442 is $407,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 06442?
ZIP code 06442 has an estimated population of 2,514 residents, with a density of 697 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 06442?
The median household income in ZIP code 06442 is $97,115, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 06442 in?
ZIP code 06442 observes the EST timezone.