06365 ZIP Code — Preston, CT

New London County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06365 is located in Preston, Connecticut, within New London County. It covers approximately 30.39 square miles and serves a population of 4,719 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.

About ZIP code 06365

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 $320,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $104,868. 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 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 06365 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,719

population

30.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06365 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06365

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06365. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Preston	Acceptable
Preston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06380 Taftville (4.5 mi) 06351 Jewett City (4.7 mi) 06339 Ledyard (5.2 mi) 06360 Norwich (5.6 mi) 06335 Gales Ferry (6.3 mi) 06359 North Stonington (6.7 mi) 06382 Uncasville (8.1 mi) 06353 Montville (8.8 mi) 06384 Voluntown (9.1 mi) 06330 Baltic (9.7 mi) 06334 Bozrah (9.8 mi) 06355 Mystic (10 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,719
Population density	155 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	30.39 sq mi
Water area	0.91 sq mi
Latitude	41.5168
Longitude	-71.9918
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	25.6%	32.0%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	30.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	35.2%	28.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	6.7%	9.2%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,719

Population

155

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$104,868

Median household income

$44,906

Per capita income

$320,000

Median home value

$1,234

Median monthly rent

92.9%

Home ownership

1.4%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,823

Housing units

27.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

112

Under 5

128

124

5–9

142

152

10–14

174

132

15–19

150

160

20–24

182

240

25–34

274

240

35–44

274

245

45–54

280

166

55–59

190

215

60–64

245

314

65–74

358

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,008	21.4%
18 and over	3,711	78.6%
65 and over	894	18.9%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 1.4%

Asian 0.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,401	91.4%
Two or more races	163	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	98	2%
Other race	67	1.4%
Asian	39	0.8%
Black or African American	35	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.6%	32.0%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	30.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	35.2%	28.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	6.7%	9.2%	13.2%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 24.6%

$200k+ 9.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	20.4%
$150k–$200k	24.6%
$200k+	9.6%
Median income	$104,868

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$50k–$100k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 2.4%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 26.7%

$300k–$500k 47.0%

$500k–$1M 8.6%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$320,000
Median rent / month	$1,234
Owner occupied	92.9%
Renter occupied	7.1%
Vacant	10.5%
Single-family detached	92.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	6.5%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	20.2%
1950–1959	15.4%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	12.6%
3 bedrooms	57.9%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	7.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.2%
1 vehicle	21.9%
2 vehicles	42.0%
3 or more	35.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.1%
Electricity	12.3%
Propane / LP gas	7.3%
Fuel oil	59.9%
Wood	13.8%
Solar	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	999	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	117	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	339	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	287	16.5%
Households with children under 18	454	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	645	37.0%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	31.7%
Married	62.0%	50.6%
Separated	0.1%	0.7%
Widowed	3.5%	7.2%
Divorced	9.7%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 28.4%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 15.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 13.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	27.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	4.1%
Kindergarten	94	8.9%
Elementary school	424	40.0%
High school	264	24.9%
College / grad school	236	22.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Professional & management 13.1%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.5%

Retail trade 9.1%

Construction 6.2%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Other services 3.4%

Public administration 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.2%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.7%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 1.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.8%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	40.1%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.2%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	18.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	73.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	10.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	384	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.7%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	5.6%
65 and over	22.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.1%
Public insurance	33.2%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,479	94.9%
Spanish	70	1.6%
Other Indo-European	31	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	39	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,519	95.8%
Born in same state	4,482	95.0%
Born in different state	3,050	64.6%
Foreign born	37	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	200	4.2%
Not a US citizen	156	78.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	996	21.1%
French	794	16.8%
German	423	9%
Arab	118	2.5%
Irish	25	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	25	0.5%
Dutch	25	0.5%
Norwegian	18	0.4%
English	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06365

What city is ZIP code 06365 in?

ZIP code 06365 is primarily assigned to Preston, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06365 in?

ZIP code 06365 falls within New London County, Connecticut.

Is ZIP code 06365 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 06365 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 06365 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 06365 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06365?

The median home value in ZIP code 06365 is $320,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06365?

The median household income in ZIP code 06365 is $104,868, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 06365 in?

ZIP code 06365 observes the EST timezone.