The 06385 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Waterford, CT in New London County in the United States. The current population estimate is 15,310. The median household income is approximately $87,788, and an estimated 2% of the population is living below the poverty line. An estimated 95.4% in this Connecticut region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $44,039. The median age in ZIP Code 06385 is approximately 49.3 years, with 29.3% of residents aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 06385 is $87,788, while the region's mean household income is $103,286. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $44,039. The per capita income in ZIP Code 06385 of $44,039 is approximately 1.03% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $44,496. An estimated 2.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 77.89% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.0% of the population in 06385 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.3% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 3.1% of 06385 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 21.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 12.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 8.7% |
In ZIP Code 06385, 95.4% of the population graduated high school, while 40.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 18.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.0% in this New London County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 29.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.1% |
| Associate's degree | 7.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 21.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 18.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 06385, 96.1% is one race, while 3.9% are two or more races. Approximately 7.0% of 06385 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 06385 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (90.2%), followed by Black or African American (6.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 2.5% |
In ZIP Code 06385, 91.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.7% of homes. Lastly, 1.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this New London County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 91.4% |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.7% |
| Other languages | 1.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 06385, an estimated 19.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.5% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this New London County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 17.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 19.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 06385 are older than average. The median age of 49.3 years in ZIP Code 06385 is approximately 29.4% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 29.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.4% of the population in 06385 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.7% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 4.3% of 06385 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.9% |
| 85 years and over | 4.4% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 06385 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 38.3% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 06385 is high blood pressure, as approximately 31.8% of adults 18 and older in this New London County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 28.3% |
| High blood pressure | 31.8% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.6% |
| Current asthma | 10.6% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.0% |
| High cholesterol | 38.3% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 06385 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 91.2% of those 18 and above in 06385 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 06385 include sleeping less than 7 hours (32.0% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (29.6% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.6% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 79.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.2% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 75.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| Current smoking | 13.0% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 19.4% |
| Obesity | 29.6% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 32.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 06385 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.96 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.39% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.73% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 06385 | 12.67¢/kWh | 7.63¢/kWh | 5.2¢/kWh |
| Connecticut | 29.52¢/kWh | 20.85¢/kWh | 16.97¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 06385 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.97 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.76 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.95 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.72 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.42 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.78 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.93 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.75 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.63 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.56 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.82 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.22 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 06385, 64.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.1 minutes. Approximately 30.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 06385 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.3% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 06385 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.5% |
| Construction | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 14.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Retail trade | 9.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.0% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 30.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.3% |
| Public administration | 5.5% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 06385, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 06385 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this New London County region was managing an account.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Checking or savings account | 7 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 4 |
| Mortgage | 4 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 3 |
| Debt collection | 3 |
| Other | 6 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Managing an account | 5 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 4 |
| Trouble during payment process | 3 |
| Getting a credit card | 2 |
| Problem when making payments | 2 |
| Other | 11 |