06379 ZIP Code — Pawcatuck, CT

New London County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06379 is located in Pawcatuck, Connecticut, within New London County. It covers approximately 12.23 square miles and serves a population of 8,973 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.

About ZIP code 06379

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $351,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

The gap between median ($81,991) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% 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 near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

8,973

population

12.23

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06379 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06379

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City	Status
Pawcatuck	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,973
Population density	734 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	12.23 sq mi
Water area	1.66 sq mi
Latitude	41.3682
Longitude	-71.8631
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	860

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.2%	32.0%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	30.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	28.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	15.7%	9.2%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

8,973

Population

734

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$81,991

Median household income

$47,480

Per capita income

$351,100

Median home value

$1,163

Median monthly rent

68.9%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

3,024

Housing units

42.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

285

Under 5

290

248

5–9

253

348

10–14

355

232

15–19

236

133

20–24

136

448

25–34

456

637

35–44

649

588

45–54

598

390

55–59

396

273

60–64

277

499

65–74

508

293

75–84

298

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,093	23.3%
18 and over	6,880	76.7%
65 and over	1,745	19.4%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.4%

Two or more races 8.4%

Asian 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Black or African American 2.6%

Other race 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	7,501	81.4%
Two or more races	772	8.4%
Asian	299	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	243	2.6%
Black or African American	240	2.6%
Other race	131	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	30	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.2%	32.0%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	30.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	28.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	15.7%	9.2%	13.2%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k+ 15.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	9.9%
$200k+	15.5%
Median income	$81,991

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 3.9%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k–$300k 25.3%

$300k–$500k 42.1%

$500k–$1M 22.1%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$351,100
Median rent / month	$1,163
Owner occupied	68.9%
Renter occupied	31.1%
Vacant	7.9%
Single-family detached	67.8%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	26.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	12.3%
2 bedrooms	26.8%
3 bedrooms	37.2%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	29.3%
2 vehicles	44.9%
3 or more	21.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.3%
Electricity	10.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	57.0%
Wood	2.8%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,848	47.4%
Cohabiting couple	326	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	723	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,005	25.8%
Households with children under 18	1,320	33.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,276	32.7%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	20.6%
Married	53.3%	51.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	1.4%	6.8%
Divorced	11.3%	19.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 27.8%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 25.4%

Graduate / professional 17.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	42.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	182	9.5%
Kindergarten	89	4.6%
Elementary school	810	42.3%
High school	548	28.6%
College / grad school	287	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Manufacturing 20.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.9%

Professional & management 11.8%

Retail trade 9.3%

Construction 8.6%

Public administration 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Other services 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Information 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.8%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	14.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	17.6%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 14.0%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 23.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.2%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.9%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	16.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	10.3%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	7.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	74.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	9.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	509	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	8.4%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.2%
Public insurance	34.4%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,398	93.6%
Spanish	167	2.0%
Other Indo-European	20	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	134	1.6%
Other languages	13	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,508	94.8%
Born in same state	8,448	94.1%
Born in different state	3,097	34.5%
Foreign born	60	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	465	5.2%
Not a US citizen	292	62.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,654	18.4%
French	1,226	13.7%
German	493	5.5%
Arab	420	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	108	1.2%
English	89	1%
Polish	83	0.9%
Dutch	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06379

What city is ZIP code 06379 in?

ZIP code 06379 is primarily assigned to Pawcatuck, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06379 in?

ZIP code 06379 falls within New London County, Connecticut.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06379?

The median home value in ZIP code 06379 is $351,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 06379?

ZIP code 06379 has an estimated population of 8,973 residents, with a density of 734 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06379?

The median household income in ZIP code 06379 is $81,991, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 06379 in?

ZIP code 06379 observes the EST timezone.