ZIP 06415 rural America/New_York Southeastern Connecticut County

ZIP 06415 — Colchester, CT

A rural neighborhood profile for Colchester, Connecticut, with population, housing, income, and geographic context drawn from public ZIP Code Tabulation Area data.

At a glance

Population
16,111
Residents in this ZCTA
Density
111
people per sq mi (rural)
Median income
$119,656
Household, ACS 2023 5-yr est. (±$13,212)
Median home value
$340,700
Owner-occupied, ACS 2023 5-yr est. (±$17,281)
Median gross rent
$1,398/mo
Gross rent, ACS 2023 5-yr est. (±$140)
Median age
—
Years
Housing units
—
Total units
Coordinates
41.556, -72.347
Latitude, longitude
Time zone
America/New_York
IANA / abbrev.
Sourced data: Income, home value, and rent figures above are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, joined on ZCTA GEOID 860Z200US06415 (data as of the 2023 ACS 5-year release; see Data & methodology). Population, density, coordinates and time zone are from the site’s existing SimpleMaps spine. The relocation scores below are independent heuristics that predate this update and are not derived from these ACS figures.

Relocation snapshot

These scores are simple, transparent heuristics derived from the same data shown above — not opinions, not paid placements. Treat them as a quick read on the trade-offs of moving to ZIP 06415, then verify with a visit and a local agent before any decision.

Affordability
10/10
Opportunity
1/10
Vibrancy
9/10
Walkability
5/10

About Colchester, CT

ZIP code 06415 sits in Colchester, part of Southeastern Connecticut County in the state of Connecticut. With roughly 16,111 residents and an estimated density of 111 people per square mile, this area reads as a rural neighborhood — useful context whether you’re considering a move, evaluating a service-area expansion, or simply trying to picture the place. Compare it against other ZIPs in the same Connecticut index to see how it stacks up.

Public Census ACS estimates put the median household income near $119,656, with a median owner-occupied home value of about $340,700. Those two numbers, side by side, hint at how affordable day-to-day life feels here for the typical resident: a low ratio of home value to income often signals a relatively accessible market, while a high ratio means buyers stretch further to enter the neighborhood. Local property taxes, insurance, and homeowners’ association rules will all push the real cost of ownership in either direction. Our relocation guide walks through how to read these numbers without overweighting any single metric.

For people relocating, the most useful thing about a single ZIP code is what it tells you about the texture of a place. A rural profile typically means larger lots, longer drives between everyday destinations, and a quieter ambient soundscape. Of course, every block has its own personality — the numbers above are an average, not a portrait of any specific street. For ZIPs in larger metros, our metro hubs can help you triangulate where the boundaries of a neighborhood actually fall.

If you’re comparing 06415 against other parts of Colchester, scroll down to see neighboring ZIP codes inside the same metro. To compare against another state entirely, jump to the Connecticut overview or use the search bar above.

Local services to look up

This site doesn’t list specific businesses, but a ZIP profile is a great launchpad for finding them. Useful next searches for 06415:

  • “Movers near Colchester CT” for full-service and self-service quotes
  • “Real estate agents 06415” for hyperlocal market knowledge
  • “Public schools Colchester” on your state’s department of education site
  • “Internet providers 06415” on the FCC National Broadband Map
  • “Colchester permits” on the city or county website for renovation timelines

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