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ZIP 06355

Part of Groton, CT
Pop. 12,173·New London County·17th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$2,646/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
+$681
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 06355 · $2,646
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,540
1 BR
$1,800
2 BR
$2,240
3 BR
$2,890
4 BR+
$3,590
Research median
$2,240/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$31,752/yr
At $2,646/mo median
Location
CityGroton
StateCT
CountyNew London County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06355 (Groton, CT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 56.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,173
Median income
$137,425
Median age
53.2
Renters
19%
Age distribution
15.7%
14.5%
22.1%
16.8%
30.9%
Under 1815.7%
18–3414.5%
35–5422.1%
55–6416.8%
65+30.9%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
83.3%
White83.3%
Black1.5%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian3.6%
Other8.2%
Education (25+)
18.9%
22.2%
56.7%
No HS diploma2.2%
HS diploma18.9%
Some college22.2%
Bachelor's+56.7%
Housing tenure
81%
19%
Owner81%
Renter19%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06355 in Groton, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$109,914 → $137,425
up 25.0%
Population
12,108 → 12,173
up 0.5%
Renter share
17.5% → 19%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
55.7% → 56.7%
+1.0 pts
Median age
51.6 → 53.2
+1.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $109,914 to $137,425 across the same window, up 25.0% versus 2021. About 19% of households rent today, against 17.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06355 covers Groton, CT. The median rent here is $2,646/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,240/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($137,425/yr), ZIP 06355 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06355?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06355 (Groton, CT) is $2,646. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06355 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06355's median rent of $2,646/mo is $681 (35%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06355 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06355 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #17 out of 85 ZIPs tracked at $2,646/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06355?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $106,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,646/mo in ZIP 06355. The local median household income is $137,425/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06355?

Rent in ZIP 06355 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 06355 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06355 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,646/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($137,425/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06355 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 06355 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19% of ZIP 06355 households are renters, while 81% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06355 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06355 compare to the rest of Groton?

ZIP 06355 is pricier than Groton as a whole. At $2,646/mo, it's $474 above the Groton citywide median of $2,172/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06355 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06355 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,646/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 06355's median household income ($137,425/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06355 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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