06351 ZIP Code — Jewett City, CT

New London County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06351 is located in Jewett City, Connecticut, within New London County. It covers approximately 52.50 square miles and serves a population of 15,695 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.

About ZIP code 06351

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $272,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,737. The poverty rate of 7% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 06351 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

15,695

population

52.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06351 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06351

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06351. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jewett City	Acceptable
Jewett City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06365 Preston (4.7 mi) 06380 Taftville (5.4 mi) 06384 Voluntown (6 mi) 06360 Norwich (7.5 mi) 06330 Baltic (7.8 mi) 06374 Plainfield (7.9 mi) 06331 Canterbury (8.5 mi) 06359 North Stonington (8.5 mi) 06339 Ledyard (9.7 mi) 06354 Moosup (10.2 mi) 06254 North Franklin (10.5 mi) 06335 Gales Ferry (11 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	15,695
Population density	299 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	52.50 sq mi
Water area	2.75 sq mi
Latitude	41.5783
Longitude	-71.9518
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	32.5%	32.0%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	30.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	27.3%	28.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	4.4%	9.2%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

15,695

Population

299

People per sq mi

48.6

Median age

$75,737

Median household income

$39,766

Per capita income

$272,200

Median home value

$1,162

Median monthly rent

78.7%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

5,547

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

244

Under 5

236

580

5–9

561

440

10–14

426

438

15–19

424

432

20–24

418

742

25–34

718

735

35–44

711

1,187

45–54

1,149

1,067

55–59

1,033

669

60–64

648

1,012

65–74

980

321

75–84

310

109

85+

105

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,165	20.2%
18 and over	12,530	79.8%
65 and over	2,837	18.1%
Median age	48.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.5%

Two or more races 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	14,483	89.5%
Two or more races	940	5.8%
Hispanic or Latino	485	3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	138	0.9%
Other race	94	0.6%
Asian	31	0.2%
Black or African American	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.5%	32.0%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	30.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	27.3%	28.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	4.4%	9.2%	13.2%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k+ 7.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	13.3%
$200k+	7.7%
Median income	$75,737

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 1.2%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 31.6%

$300k–$500k 34.0%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$272,200
Median rent / month	$1,162
Owner occupied	78.7%
Renter occupied	21.3%
Vacant	6.5%
Single-family detached	70.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.8%
Mobile homes	4.7%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	12.7%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	18.9%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	20.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	45.1%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	30.4%
3 or more	33.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	11.4%
Propane / LP gas	8.6%
Fuel oil	69.3%
Wood	6.6%
Solar	0.8%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,265	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	311	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,025	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,876	29.0%
Households with children under 18	1,832	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,104	32.5%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	21.5%
Married	51.7%	51.2%
Separated	1.3%	1.4%
Widowed	2.7%	10.0%
Divorced	8.7%	15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 37.7%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	215	6.4%
Kindergarten	223	6.7%
Elementary school	1,618	48.4%
High school	773	23.1%
College / grad school	514	15.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.3%

Retail trade 12.5%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Construction 9.7%

Professional & management 6.8%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Public administration 4.6%

Other services 3.7%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.0%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.5%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 5.1%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 9.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.6%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.3%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	23.4%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	17.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	71.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	10.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,292	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	9.5%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	35.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.7%
Public insurance	42.6%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,215	96.9%
Spanish	39	0.3%
Other Indo-European	7	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	25	0.2%
Other languages	7	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,451	98.4%
Born in same state	15,355	97.8%
Born in different state	11,273	71.8%
Foreign born	96	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	244	1.6%
Not a US citizen	191	78.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,213	14.1%
French	1,989	12.7%
German	1,319	8.4%
Arab	329	2.1%
Polish	160	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	134	0.9%
English	103	0.7%
Norwegian	27	0.2%
Dutch	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	97.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06351

What city is ZIP code 06351 in?

ZIP code 06351 is primarily assigned to Jewett City, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06351 in?

ZIP code 06351 falls within New London County, Connecticut.

Does ZIP code 06351 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 06351 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 06351 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 06351 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 06351?

ZIP code 06351 has an estimated population of 15,695 residents, with a density of 299 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06351?

The median home value in ZIP code 06351 is $272,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 06351 in?

ZIP code 06351 observes the EST timezone.