| ZIP Code | 06482 |
|---|---|
| City | Sandy Hook |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Western Connecticut County |
| Area Code | 203/475 |
| Elevation | 399 ft |
| Latitude | 41.409 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.24263 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09190 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.2 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.83 |
| Below Poverty | 6.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.9% ▲ 68% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 30 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,371 (17.7%) |
| Some College | 649 (8.4%) |
| Associates | 671 (8.6%) |
| Bachelors | 567 (7.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,472 (57.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $144,387 ▲ 89% above avg ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $465,400 ▲ 67% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,871/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,388 |
| Vacant Units | 262 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,388 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 262 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
ZIP code 06482 is located in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, within Western Connecticut County. With a population of 11,808, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.2 years. Economically, 06482 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $144,387 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06482 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $465,400 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,871 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 93.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 06482 is primarily White (81.89%). Residents are highly educated — 64.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.3%. Household income has grown by 5% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06482 stands at 5.0%, which is near the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 06482 in Sandy Hook, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,808 residents, a median household income of $144,387, and a median home value of $465,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.