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Norwich, CT
City in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06360, 06380, 06389.
Population
39,973
Land area
28.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,424
ZIP codes
3
Norwich and its ZIP codes
Norwich at a glance
- Norwich is 90% denser than Connecticut as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 17th among 214 cities and towns in Connecticut.
- The median household income is $65,024, 32% below the Connecticut median of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $242,300 (34% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,253 a month.
Local data for Norwich, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Norwich, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,024
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$242,300
Median rent
$1,253/mo
Homeownership
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher
23.1%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (4,280), Irish Americans (4,230), Italian Americans (4,123).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Norwich.
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
PPP loans
$69.1M
852 loans, 7,269 jobs reported
How people get to work
Norwich, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit2.7%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Norwich, 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
84° / 21°F
52.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone24 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Norwich, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
ZIP codes in Norwich
3 in or overlapping Norwich. Population shown
Cities near Norwich
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BalticCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Jewett CityBorough | 6.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Oxoboxo RiverCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 4.3 |
| MashantucketCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 2.6 |
| Gales FerryCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| South WindhamCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| Conning Towers-Nautilus ParkCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.2 |
| Plainfield VillageCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| Old MysticCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.3 |
| ColchesterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| WillimanticCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.4 |
| Long HillCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| New LondonCity | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| WaterfordCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| GrotonCity | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| MysticCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Norwich, CT in?
- Norwich is in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Norwich, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Norwich include 06360, 06380, 06389.
- What is the population of Norwich, CT?
- About 39,973 people live in Norwich, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Norwich?
- Nearby places include Baltic (4.2 mi), Jewett City (6.7 mi), Oxoboxo River (7.6 mi), Mashantucket (8.6 mi), Gales Ferry (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023