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Higganum, CT
Census-designated place in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06441.
Population
1,742
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
281
ZIP codes
1
Higganum and its ZIP codes
Higganum at a glance
- Higganum is 62% less dense than Connecticut as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $127,759 a year, 33% more than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $331,300 (10% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,707 a month.
Local data for Higganum, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Higganum, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$127,759
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$331,300
Median rent
$1,707/mo
Homeownership
89.2%
Bachelor's or higher
49.6%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (540), Irish Americans (369), Polish Americans (342).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. PPP loans are for Higganum.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.8 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
Higganum, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.6%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Higganum, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Higganum, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.5%
U.S. 33.3% -5.8 pts
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
8.7%
U.S. 12.8% -4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.8%
U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts
ZIP codes in Higganum
1 in or overlapping Higganum. Population shown
Cities near Higganum
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MoodusCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 3.4 |
| East HamptonCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Chester CenterCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2.7 |
| MiddletownCity | 7.2 mi | 41 |
| DurhamCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 8.2 |
| PortlandCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 6 |
| Lake PocotopaugCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 5.5 |
| Deep River CenterCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 3.8 |
| TerramuggusCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Essex VillageCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| ColchesterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| MeridenCity | 14 mi | 23.7 |
| Madison CenterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| ClintonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| Wallingford CenterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.3 |
| NorthfordCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Higganum, CT in?
- Higganum is in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Higganum, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Higganum include 06441.
- What is the population of Higganum, CT?
- About 1,742 people live in Higganum, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Higganum?
- Nearby places include Moodus (5.2 mi), East Hampton (6.9 mi), Chester Center (7.1 mi), Middletown (7.2 mi), Durham (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023