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Clinton, CT
Census-designated place in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06413.
Population
3,465
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,448
ZIP codes
1
Clinton and its ZIP codes
Clinton at a glance
- Clinton is 93% denser than Connecticut as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $102,750 a year, 7% more than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $365,500 and median rent is $1,432 a month.
Local data for Clinton, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clinton, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,750
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$365,500
Median rent
$1,432/mo
Homeownership
64.3%
Bachelor's or higher
42.0%
Median age
53.2
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (876), German Americans (554), Italian Americans (448).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. PPP loans are for Clinton.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,241
74,367 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,273
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
-$15.7M
FY 2025, -$96 per person
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region economyFederal spending
How people get to work
Clinton, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit3.4%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clinton, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
827
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
2,463
4.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 25°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clinton, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.1%
U.S. 33.3% -3.2 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
ZIP codes in Clinton
1 in or overlapping Clinton. Population shown
Cities near Clinton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Madison CenterCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2 |
| Westbrook CenterCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.7 |
| Saybrook ManorCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Guilford CenterCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2.2 |
| Old Saybrook CenterCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2 |
| Deep River CenterCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 3.8 |
| FenwickBorough | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Essex VillageCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 3.8 |
| Chester CenterCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 2.7 |
| East Marion, NYCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| Greenport West, NYCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| HigganumCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.2 |
| Greenport, NYVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Branford CenterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| Southold, NYCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 10.5 |
| Dering Harbor, NYVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clinton, CT in?
- Clinton is in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Clinton, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Clinton include 06413.
- What is the population of Clinton, CT?
- About 3,465 people live in Clinton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clinton?
- Nearby places include Madison Center (3.9 mi), Westbrook Center (4.5 mi), Saybrook Manor (6.3 mi), Guilford Center (7.6 mi), Old Saybrook Center (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023