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Niantic, CT
Census-designated place in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06357.
Population
3,123
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,073
ZIP codes
1
Niantic and its ZIP codes
Niantic at a glance
- Niantic is about 2.8 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- The median household income is $81,250, 15% below the Connecticut median of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $396,000 (8% above Connecticut) and median rent is $1,478 a month.
Local data for Niantic, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Niantic, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,250
Poverty rate
3.6%
Median home value
$396,000
Median rent
$1,478/mo
Homeownership
72.5%
Bachelor's or higher
48.2%
Median age
58.4
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (470), Italian Americans (443), Irish Americans (423).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Niantic.
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
Niantic, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.0%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home20.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Niantic, 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
80° / 23°F
39.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Niantic, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.2%
U.S. 33.3% -5.1 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
7.0%
U.S. 12.8% -5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
ZIP codes in Niantic
1 in or overlapping Niantic. Population shown
Cities near Niantic
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaterfordCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.9 |
| New LondonCity | 5.4 mi | 5.6 |
| GrotonCity | 6.7 mi | 3.1 |
| Conning Towers-Nautilus ParkCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Long HillCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.5 |
| FenwickBorough | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Gales FerryCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1 |
| Old Saybrook CenterCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 2 |
| Oxoboxo RiverCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 4.3 |
| Poquonock BridgeCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Groton Long PointBorough | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Essex VillageCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.8 |
| NoankCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Saybrook ManorCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Fishers Island, NYCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| Old MysticCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Niantic, CT in?
- Niantic is in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Niantic, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Niantic include 06357.
- What is the population of Niantic, CT?
- About 3,123 people live in Niantic, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Niantic?
- Nearby places include Waterford (3.9 mi), New London (5.4 mi), Groton (6.7 mi), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (8.1 mi), Long Hill (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023