ZIP Code 06355 — Old Mystic CDP, CT Demographics & Data

ZIP code 06355 covers Old Mystic, CT in New London County with a population of about 12,223.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 53.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 860, 959; U.S. House district CT-2; the HARTFORD & NEW HAVEN media market.

Median household income in ZIP 06355 is about $132,367 — about 76% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 2.7%; unemployment rate near 4.4%; 57.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 23.8 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Education; about 17.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 1.8 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $416,600 — about 20% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,560 (about 34% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 82.3% (about 16.8 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 06355 in Old Mystic, CT, a household would need roughly $115,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $2,676. That sits below the local median household income ($132,367), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Old Mystic CDP, CT show little to no average snow and around 48.9 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 675 for ZIP 06355 (Old Mystic CDP, CT) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.