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Durham, CT
Census-designated place in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06422.
Population
3,347
Land area
8.2sq mi
People per sq mi
406
ZIP codes
1
Durham and its ZIP codes
Durham at a glance
- Durham is 46% less dense than Connecticut as a whole.
- The median household income is $152,396, 59% above the Connecticut median of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $401,700 (9% above Connecticut) and median rent is $1,625 a month.
Local data for Durham, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Durham, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$152,396
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$401,700
Median rent
$1,625/mo
Homeownership
90.0%
Bachelor's or higher
42.4%
Median age
47.9
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,144), Irish Americans (664), Polish Americans (541).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. PPP loans are for Durham.
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
-$15.74M
FY 2025, -$96 per person
PPP loans
$21.05M
209 loans, 2,289 jobs reported
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region economyFederal spendingPPP loans
How people get to work
Durham, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled3.0%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home20.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Durham, 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
84° / 19°F
44.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Durham, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.8%
U.S. 33.3% -5.5 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
9.5%
U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
ZIP codes in Durham
1 in or overlapping Durham. Population shown
Cities near Durham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MiddletownCity | 5.7 mi | 41 |
| Wallingford CenterCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 7.3 |
| MeridenCity | 7.5 mi | 23.7 |
| HigganumCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 6.2 |
| NorthfordCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 8 |
| PortlandCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 6 |
| North HavenCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 20.8 |
| Cheshire VillageCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4 |
| Quinnipiac UniversityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| KensingtonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6 |
| Lake PocotopaugCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.5 |
| East HamptonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| Chester CenterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| MoodusCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| Guilford CenterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| PlantsvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Durham, CT in?
- Durham is in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Durham, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Durham include 06422.
- What is the population of Durham, CT?
- About 3,347 people live in Durham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Durham?
- Nearby places include Middletown (5.7 mi), Wallingford Center (7.2 mi), Meriden (7.5 mi), Higganum (7.5 mi), Northford (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023