| City: | Mashantucket, Connecticut |
| City Alias: | Ledyard |
| Planning Region: | Southeastern Ct Planning Region |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:07:46 PM |
| Population: | 296 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 860 / 959 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.4566, -71.9778 |
| Land Area: | 1.984 sq mi |
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Every household here uses a PO Box. The 166 boxes serve 107 occupied housing units, producing an adoption rate of 1.55—meaning the post office serves beyond just immediate residents. Casino employees, tribal businesses, and the resort complex all rely on this single post office. There's no city carrier delivery. The ZIP operates with one rural carrier route covering the reservation's roads, from Shewville Road to the Foxwoods Boulevard entrance.
The demographic profile tells the story of tribal sovereignty: 76% of residents identify as Native American, with a median age of 31.5 years. That's significantly younger than Connecticut's state median, reflecting a community with growing families rather than retirees. The ratio of 2.77 people per household suggests extended family arrangements common in tribal communities, where multi-generational living preserves cultural continuity.
Street names read like a tribute to tribal history. There's Annie George Drive, Amos George Drive, Elizabeth George Drive, and Eunice George Drive—all honoring members of the George family lineage. Joseph Williams Road and Anna Williams Drive recognize another prominent tribal family. The naming pattern isn't accidental. It reflects the Mashantucket Pequot tradition of acknowledging elders and ancestors through public spaces, creating a geography that teaches tribal history to every generation.
The reservation operates its own economy. Census data shows 69 business establishments employing 4,172 people—an extraordinary ratio that reveals Foxwoods Resort Casino's economic presence. That's more than 14 employees per resident, demonstrating that this ZIP serves as a regional employment center far larger than its residential population. The median household income of $50,561 sits below Connecticut's state average, but the employment density shows the tribe's role as a major regional employer.
PO Box reliance here isn't about rural isolation. It's about infrastructure designed for a sovereign nation that includes both residential neighborhoods and a massive commercial complex. The post office on Shewville Road handles mail for tribal government offices, casino operations, residential addresses, and the resort's business correspondence. One facility, 166 boxes, supporting a community that straddles traditional tribal land and modern economic development.
Street names reveal the Mashantucket Pequot tradition of honoring tribal elders and families. Multiple roads bear the George family name (Annie, Amos, Elizabeth, Eunice George), while the Williams family is recognized through Joseph Williams Road and Anna Williams Drive. Muhshee Mahchaq Boulevard incorporates native language, and modern additions like Foxwoods Boulevard and MGM Grand Drive mark the casino era. The naming convention creates a geography that teaches tribal history, blending traditional recognition of ancestors with contemporary economic development.
ZIP Code 06338 has 296 residents and 107 households (average 2.77 persons per household). The median age is 31.5 years, significantly younger than the state (41.1) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.4% male and 48.6% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.5%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (75.7%, much higher than the state average of 0.4% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (7.4%, much lower than the state average of 66.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (0.4%) and national averages (1.1%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 296Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 62Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 149.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 107Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.77Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.76Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 41 | 62 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 296 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 31.5
Male Median Age: 28.5
Female Median Age: 37.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 14 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Total | 27 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 15 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| White: | 22 | 8.12% |
| Black: | 11 | 4.06% |
| Hispanic:* | 12 | 4.43% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.37% |
| American Indian: | 224 | 82.66% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.37% |
| Total: | 271 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 152 | 51.35% | 28.5 years |
| Females: | 144 | 48.65% | 37.7 years |
| Total: | 296 | 100% | 31.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 62 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 62 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 62 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($93,760), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $153,393, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $153,393 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 64.4%, which is trails slightly the state rate (66.1%). The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is a bit less than the state rate (5.6%). The largest occupation group is Sales (36.1%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $170,673 | $128,750 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $171,058 | $152,500 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $76,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $83,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $153,393 |
| Employed: | 36 | 61.02% |
| Unemployed: | 2 | 3.39% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 21 | 35.59% |
| Total: | 59 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 12 | 33.33% |
| Service: | 11 | 30.56% |
| Sales and Office: | 13 | 36.11% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 36 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($343,200), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,431), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350,000 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 5 | 29.41% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 12 | 70.59% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 17 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 17 | 89.47% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 2 | 10.53% |
| Total Housing Units: | 19 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 19 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 19 | 100% |
In 2023, 24.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (41.90%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 24.20%, which is on par with the state rate (5.30%). Public coverage is 14.50%, which is markedly below the state rate (37.20%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (71.43%). College enrollment is 71.43%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 20 | 40.82% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6 | 12.24% |
| Associate's degree: | 11 | 22.45% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8 | 16.33% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 8.16% |
| Total: | 49 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 49 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 12 | 24.49% |
| Private Insurance: | 46 | 65.71% |
| Public Insurance: | 9 | 12.86% |
| No Insurance: | 15 | 21.43% |
| Total: | 70 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 55 | 78.57% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 1 | 14.29% |
| Kindergarten: | 1 | 14.29% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 5 | 71.43% |
| Total: | 7 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 2 | 28.57% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 1 | 14.29% |
ZIP Code 06338 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 69 business establishments, employing about 4,172 people with an annual payroll of $185,347,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 208Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 69Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $46,082,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $185,347,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 4,172Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 06338 is located in Southeastern Ct Planning Region, Connecticut, within the Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35980) and Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 279,025 people, about 0.11% of whom live in ZIP Code 06338. It covers 1.984 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CTSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 35980Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 279,025Source: Census |
| MSA: | New London-Norwich, CT-RI MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.984 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1987.68 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0945995Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Mashantucket CDP; ConnecticutSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 06338 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.