06359 ZIP Code — North Stonington, CT

New London County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06359 is located in North Stonington, Connecticut, within New London County. It covers approximately 54.25 square miles and serves a population of 5,160 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860/959.

About ZIP code 06359

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 $356,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $91,932. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 37% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 06359 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,160

population

54.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06359 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06359

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06359. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Stonington	Acceptable
North Stonington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02833 Hopkinton (5.5 mi) 06378 Stonington (6.4 mi) 06339 Ledyard (6.5 mi) 02804 Ashaway (6.5 mi) 06365 Preston (6.7 mi) 06384 Voluntown (7.9 mi) 02832 Hope Valley (8.1 mi) 02808 Bradford (8.2 mi) 06355 Mystic (8.3 mi) 02891 Westerly (8.4 mi) 06351 Jewett City (8.5 mi) 02894 Wood River Junction (9.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,160
Population density	95 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	54.25 sq mi
Water area	0.72 sq mi
Latitude	41.4684
Longitude	-71.8796
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	38.7%	32.0%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	30.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	28.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	8.9%	9.2%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,160

Population

People per sq mi

49.8

Median age

$91,932

Median household income

$46,610

Per capita income

$356,300

Median home value

$1,203

Median monthly rent

91.6%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

2,272

Housing units

43.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

132

Under 5

123

106

5–9

100

123

10–14

115

199

15–19

186

107

20–24

100

129

25–34

121

352

35–44

330

391

45–54

367

160

55–59

149

304

60–64

284

452

65–74

423

106

75–84

100

104

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	947	18.4%
18 and over	4,213	81.6%
65 and over	1,282	24.8%
Median age	49.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%

Two or more races 3.4%

Asian 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,807	90.8%
Two or more races	178	3.4%
Asian	166	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	133	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.7%	32.0%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	30.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	28.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	8.9%	9.2%	13.2%

Under $10k 0.1%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k+ 13.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.1%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	16.0%
$200k+	13.3%
Median income	$91,932

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 1.0%

$100k–$150k 1.0%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 19.6%

$300k–$500k 51.2%

$500k–$1M 10.6%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$356,300
Median rent / month	$1,203
Owner occupied	91.6%
Renter occupied	8.4%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	92.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	15.0%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	17.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	19.5%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	24.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	35.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.6%
Electricity	6.1%
Propane / LP gas	16.4%
Fuel oil	68.8%
Wood	4.1%
Solar	1.2%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,348	62.3%
Cohabiting couple	187	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	294	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	334	15.4%
Households with children under 18	567	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	886	41.0%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	20.0%
Married	63.3%	62.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	8.6%
Divorced	11.3%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 27.7%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 22.5%

Graduate / professional 21.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	43.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	48	4.6%
Elementary school	323	30.8%
High school	363	34.6%
College / grad school	315	30.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.8%

Professional & management 8.9%

Other services 7.8%

Manufacturing 7.7%

Construction 7.1%

Retail trade 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Public administration 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Information 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.4%
Service	22.3%
Sales & office	9.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	7.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.7%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	16.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.1%
Carpool	0.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 8.6%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 67.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.2%
Retirement income	36.4%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.6%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	16.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	10.4%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	7.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	75.1%
Cholesterol screening	93.2%
Teeth loss	8.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	207	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.7%
65 and over	22.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.4%
Public insurance	38.5%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,905	95.1%
Spanish	16	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,866	94.3%
Born in same state	4,866	94.3%
Born in different state	2,834	54.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	294	5.7%
Not a US citizen	225	76.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,058	20.5%
French	933	18.1%
Arab	530	10.3%
German	223	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	112	2.2%
Norwegian	83	1.6%
Dutch	40	0.8%
Irish	24	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06359

What city is ZIP code 06359 in?

ZIP code 06359 is primarily assigned to North Stonington, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06359 in?

ZIP code 06359 falls within New London County, Connecticut.

Is ZIP code 06359 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 06359 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 06359 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 06359 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06359?

The median home value in ZIP code 06359 is $356,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 06359?

ZIP code 06359 has an estimated population of 5,160 residents, with a density of 95 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 06359 in?

ZIP code 06359 observes the EST timezone.