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Moodus, CT
Census-designated place in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06469.
Population
2,042
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
606
ZIP codes
1
Moodus and its ZIP codes
Moodus at a glance
- The median household income is $103,457, 8% above the Connecticut median of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $285,700 (22% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,157 a month.
Local data for Moodus, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Moodus, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$103,457
Poverty rate
1.4%
Median home value
$285,700
Median rent
$1,157/mo
Homeownership
69.4%
Bachelor's or higher
24.5%
Median age
49.1
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (833), German Americans (630), French Americans (276).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. PPP loans are for Moodus.
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
Moodus, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moodus, 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
85° / 20°F
42.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Moodus, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.4%
U.S. 33.3% -2.9 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Moodus
1 in or overlapping Moodus. Population shown
Cities near Moodus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HigganumCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 6.2 |
| East HamptonCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Chester CenterCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2.7 |
| Lake PocotopaugCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 5.5 |
| ColchesterCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Deep River CenterCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 3.8 |
| TerramuggusCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.1 |
| Essex VillageCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.8 |
| PortlandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6 |
| MiddletownCity | 11 mi | 41 |
| DurhamCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.2 |
| Old Saybrook CenterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| Saybrook ManorCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Westbrook CenterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| Glastonbury CenterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5 |
| ClintonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Moodus, CT in?
- Moodus is in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Moodus, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Moodus include 06469.
- What is the population of Moodus, CT?
- About 2,042 people live in Moodus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Moodus?
- Nearby places include Higganum (5.2 mi), East Hampton (5.5 mi), Chester Center (6.9 mi), Lake Pocotopaug (7 mi), Colchester (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023