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Pawcatuck, CT
Census-designated place in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06379.
Population
5,577
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,635
ZIP codes
1
Pawcatuck and its ZIP codes
Pawcatuck at a glance
- Pawcatuck is about 2.2 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- The median household income is $80,114, 16% below the Connecticut median of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $360,600 and median rent is $1,155 a month.
Local data for Pawcatuck, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pawcatuck, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,114
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$360,600
Median rent
$1,155/mo
Homeownership
58.3%
Bachelor's or higher
41.2%
Median age
46.2
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,530), Irish Americans (888), German Americans (393).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Pawcatuck.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,404
128,313 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,845
BEA, 2024
PPP loans
$9.7M
229 loans, 1,423 jobs reported
How people get to work
Pawcatuck, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pawcatuck, 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
82° / 25°F
42.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pawcatuck, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.2%
U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
10.1%
U.S. 12.8% -2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
ZIP codes in Pawcatuck
1 in or overlapping Pawcatuck. Population shown
Cities near Pawcatuck
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Westerly, RICensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 15.8 |
| Misquamicut, RICensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.2 |
| StoningtonBorough | 4.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Watch Hill, RICensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Bradford, RICensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.8 |
| Ashaway, RICensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.4 |
| Weekapaug, RICensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.2 |
| MysticCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 3.6 |
| Hopkinton, RICensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 3.3 |
| Old MysticCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 4.3 |
| Quonochontaug, RICensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.3 |
| NoankCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.5 |
| MashantucketCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2.6 |
| Poquonock BridgeCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.3 |
| Groton Long PointBorough | 9.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Fishers Island, NYCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pawcatuck, CT in?
- Pawcatuck is in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Pawcatuck, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pawcatuck include 06379.
- What is the population of Pawcatuck, CT?
- About 5,577 people live in Pawcatuck, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pawcatuck?
- Nearby places include Westerly, RI (2.5 mi), Misquamicut, RI (3.8 mi), Stonington (4.2 mi), Watch Hill, RI (4.2 mi), Bradford, RI (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023