| City: | Wauregan, Connecticut |
| Names to Avoid: | West Wauregan |
| Planning Region: | Northeastern Ct Planning Region |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:09:29 PM |
| Population: | 359 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 860 / 959 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.7443, -71.9127 |
| Land Area: | 0.058 sq mi |
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The village sits in northeastern Connecticut's Quinebaug Valley, where rural carrier routes handle what street delivery exists. Two rural routes (Route R) cover the area, delivering to addresses along Wauregan Road, Grove Street, and South Walnut Street. But for 267 customers, the PO Box remains the primary option. That isn't a reflection of local preference. It's geography.
Census data shows 359 residents in occupied housing, with a median age of 33.9 years. The population is 79.9% white, with smaller Hispanic (10.9%) and multiracial (15%) communities. Median household income reaches $120,385, well above Connecticut's average. Median home values hit $205,600. These aren't struggling rural outposts. They're working communities that happen to lack dense street grids.
The Zip+4 data reveals the delivery pattern. Nineteen street-address records exist, but they're spread thin across eleven different street names. Grove Street, Wauregan Road, and South Walnut Street each have three records. North and South Chestnut Street have two each. That leaves six streets with single records: Atwood Lane, Green Hollow Road, First Street, Fountain Street, Putnam Road, and North Walnut Street. When addresses scatter this way across nearly half a square mile, rural routes make more sense than city delivery.
One building receives dedicated service: the Postmaster facility itself. The rest of the delivery infrastructure consists of those two rural routes and the 267 boxes. Ten Zip+4 codes handle PO Box ranges. Twenty handle street addresses. The ratio shows where the system's center of gravity sits.
Street names reflect classic New England village patterns, with directional splits (North and South Chestnut, North and South Walnut) and tree-themed streets (Walnut, Chestnut). Wauregan Road anchors the local geography, while streets like Fountain and Grove suggest 19th-century mill village origins. The presence of Putnam Road indicates connections to the larger neighboring town.
ZIP Code 06387 has 359 residents and 124 households (average 2.90 persons per household). The median age is 33.9 years, significantly younger than the state (41.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 39.3% male and 60.7% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (79.9%, much higher than the state average of 66.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 359Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 184Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6,189.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $120,385Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 124Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $205,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.90Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.38Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 316 | 387 | 171 | 198 | 252 | 320 | 360 | 481 | 605 | 619 | 359 | 236 | 184 |
| Decennial Census | 213 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 359 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 33.9
Male Median Age: 28.5
Female Median Age: 34.8
| 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 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 18 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 14 | 22 | 15 | 14 | 22 | 2 | 22 | 21 | 10 | 19 | 0 | 11 | 30 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 29 | 39 | 28 | 25 | 35 | 4 | 35 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 1 | 13 | 40 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 287 | 88.58% |
| Black: | 4 | 1.23% |
| Hispanic:* | 19 | 5.86% |
| Asian: | 8 | 2.47% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 5 | 1.54% |
| Total: | 324 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 141 | 39.28% | 28.5 years |
| Females: | 218 | 60.72% | 34.8 years |
| Total: | 359 | 100% | 33.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 175 | 95.11% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 9 | 4.89% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 184 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 184 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $120,385, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $56,294 (87.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,233. Family households earn a median of $122,356 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $122,356). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $56,625, which is much lower than the state female median ($66,106), with a current gap of $56,625 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 100.0%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is far lower than the state rate (5.6%). The largest occupation group is Sales (28.7%).
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 | $64,091 | $51,964 | $29,957 | $29,063 | $0 | $36,029 | $96,786 | $0 | $103,152 | $92,153 | $107,404 | $115,144 | $120,385 |
| Median Family Income | $91,827 | $92,784 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $84,167 | $83,200 | $124,500 | $117,404 | $122,356 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $53,017 | $50,759 | $52,885 | $52,917 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $93,566 | $103,164 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $62,740 | $29,318 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $76,875 | $79,808 | $47,361 | $65,179 | $87,961 | $103,086 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $37,222 | $34,688 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $41,310 | $44,100 | $51,818 | $60,313 | $56,625 |
| Employed: | 150 | 100.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 150 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 9 | 6.00% |
| Service: | 32 | 21.33% |
| Sales and Office: | 43 | 28.67% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 34 | 22.67% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 32 | 21.33% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 150 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $205,600, which is much lower than the state median ($343,200), is up $28,400 (16.03%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,431), is down $740 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,232. Of occupied housing, owners make up 33.33% (100.00% with a mortgage, 0.00% free-and-clear) and renters 66.67% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. 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 | $177,200 | $148,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $182,400 | $179,200 | $182,700 | $215,000 | $205,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 34 | 56.67% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 26 | 43.33% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 60 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $740 | $794 | $786 | $910 | $982 | $968 | $1,070 | $1,106 | $1,232 | $1,069 | $935 | $857 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 30 | 33.33% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 60 | 66.67% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 90 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 90 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 90 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 42 | 46.67% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 48 | 53.33% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 90 | 100% |
In 2023, 18.40% 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 93.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 27.50 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is pre-K (35.00%). College enrollment is 35.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 9 | 6.38% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 52 | 36.88% |
| Some college, no degree: | 54 | 38.30% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 26 | 18.44% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 141 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 132 | 93.62% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 26 | 18.44% |
| Private Insurance: | 150 | 81.52% |
| Public Insurance: | 34 | 18.48% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 184 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 184 | 100.00% |
| 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% | 21.8% | 27.5% | 27.3% | 17.3% | 22.8% | 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: | 14 | 35.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 12 | 30.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 14 | 35.00% |
| Total: | 40 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 14 | 35.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 12 | 30.00% |
ZIP Code 06387 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 218 people with an annual payroll of $13,438,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,011Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,993,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $13,438,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 218Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 06387 is located in Northeastern Ct Planning Region, Connecticut, within the Putnam, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 39480) and Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 95,829 people, about 0.37% of whom live in ZIP Code 06387. It covers 0.058 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Putnam, CTSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 39480Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 95,829Source: Census |
| MSA: | New London-Norwich, CT-RI MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.058 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: | 0980630Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Wauregan CDP; ConnecticutSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 06387 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.