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Mystic, CT
Census-designated place in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06355.
Population
4,483
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,229
ZIP codes
1
Mystic and its ZIP codes
Mystic at a glance
- Mystic is 64% denser than Connecticut as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $152,559 a year, 59% more than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $538,800 (47% above Connecticut) and median rent is $1,993 a month.
Local data for Mystic, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mystic, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$152,559
Poverty rate
2.1%
Median home value
$538,800
Median rent
$1,993/mo
Homeownership
66.3%
Bachelor's or higher
65.0%
Median age
57.0
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,020), German Americans (516), Italian Americans (449).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Mystic.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,404
128,313 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,845
BEA, 2024
How people get to work
Mystic, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.9%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home23.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mystic, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
843
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
2,137
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 24°F
48.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mystic, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.0%
U.S. 33.3% -7.3 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
5.7%
U.S. 12.8% -7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.3%
U.S. 11.1% -6.8 pts
ZIP codes in Mystic
1 in or overlapping Mystic. Population shown
Cities near Mystic
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Old MysticCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 4.3 |
| NoankCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.5 |
| StoningtonBorough | 3.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Poquonock BridgeCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Groton Long PointBorough | 3.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Long HillCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.5 |
| PawcatuckCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Fishers Island, NYCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 4.1 |
| Conning Towers-Nautilus ParkCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 5.2 |
| GrotonCity | 6.1 mi | 3.1 |
| Watch Hill, RICensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Misquamicut, RICensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.2 |
| New LondonCity | 7.5 mi | 5.6 |
| MashantucketCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.6 |
| Gales FerryCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1 |
| Westerly, RICensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 15.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mystic, CT in?
- Mystic is in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Mystic, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mystic include 06355.
- What is the population of Mystic, CT?
- About 4,483 people live in Mystic, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mystic?
- Nearby places include Old Mystic (2.4 mi), Noank (2.5 mi), Stonington (3.2 mi), Poquonock Bridge (3.3 mi), Groton Long Point (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023