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ZIP Code 06482
Sandy Hook, CT, Western Connecticut Planning Region
Population
12,000
Land area
20.2sq mi
People per sq mi
593
City
Sandy Hook
ZIP 06482 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 06482 at a glance
- The median household income is $159,828, 67% above the Connecticut median of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $499,200 (36% above Connecticut) and median rent is $1,835 a month.
Local data for ZIP 06482
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 06482, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$159,828
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$499,200
Prices -1.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,835/mo
Homeownership
93.4%
Bachelor's or higher
60.6%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
34.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
167
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,699
$90.6M annual payroll
PPP loans
$19.8M
256 loans
Campaign donations
$45.9K
35% D, 10% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 06482, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,793
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,431
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 18°F
52.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 06482, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.1%
U.S. 33.3% -9.2 pts
Diabetes
8.0%
U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts
Smoking
8.6%
U.S. 12.8% -4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 06482?
- ZIP code 06482 is in Sandy Hook, CT (Western Connecticut Planning Region).
- What county is ZIP code 06482 in?
- ZIP code 06482 is mostly in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- How many people live in ZIP code 06482?
- About 12,000 people live in the 06482 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.