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Wauregan, CT
Census-designated place in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06387.
Population
1,049
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
640
ZIP codes
1
Wauregan and its ZIP codes
Wauregan at a glance
- The median household income is $79,545, 17% below the Connecticut median of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $262,700 (28% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,254 a month.
Local data for Wauregan, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wauregan, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,545
Poverty rate
3.0%
Median home value
$262,700
Median rent
$1,254/mo
Homeownership
60.6%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
32.0
Average commute
30.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (322), Irish Americans (161), Scottish Americans (128).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Wauregan.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,440
29,055 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,025
BEA, 2024
PPP loans
$74.1K
7 loans, 14 jobs reported
How people get to work
Wauregan, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled12.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 30.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wauregan, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
951
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
81
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 17°F
50.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wauregan, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Wauregan
1 in or overlapping Wauregan. Population shown
Cities near Wauregan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MoosupCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 2.4 |
| BrooklynCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.2 |
| East BrooklynCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.5 |
| DanielsonBorough | 4.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Plainfield VillageCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.7 |
| DayvilleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.9 |
| Foster Center, RICensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.2 |
| Greene, RICensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.1 |
| Jewett CityBorough | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| PutnamCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| Clayville, RICensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| BalticCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Quasset LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| South WoodstockCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| MechanicsvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| South WindhamCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wauregan, CT in?
- Wauregan is in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Wauregan, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wauregan include 06387.
- What is the population of Wauregan, CT?
- About 1,049 people live in Wauregan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wauregan?
- Nearby places include Moosup (2.7 mi), Brooklyn (3.6 mi), East Brooklyn (3.7 mi), Danielson (4.6 mi), Plainfield Village (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023