ZIP Code · CT

ZIP 06360

Part of Norwich, CT

Pop. 37,216·New London County·63rd most expensive ZIP in Connecticut

Median rent (all units)

$1,840/mo

Year-over-Year

+9.4%

Month-over-Month

+1.9%

vs US Median

-$92

Reported rents

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ZIP 06360 · $1,840

More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,190

1 BR

$1,390

2 BR

$1,730

3 BR

$2,230

4 BR+

$2,770

Research median

$1,730/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 06360 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Connecticut

Rent in ZIP 06360 changed +9.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.7%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($65,539) is $1,638 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,390); a 2-bedroom is $1,730.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 06360. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$22,080/yr

At $1,840/mo median

Location

CityNorwich

StateCT

CountyNew London County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 9.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+9.4% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06360 (Norwich, CT) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

37,216

Median income

$65,539

Median age

Renters

44.8%

Age distribution

20.8%

24.2%

25.4%

12.5%

17.2%

Under 1820.8%

18–3424.2%

35–5425.4%

55–6412.5%

65+17.2%

Gender

50.7%

49.3%

Male50.7%

Female49.3%

Race & ethnicity

60.8%

20.7%

White60.8%

Black10.7%

Hispanic20.7%

Asian7.5%

Education (25+)

12.7%

35.2%

29.4%

22.6%

No HS diploma12.7%

HS diploma35.2%

Some college29.4%

Bachelor's+22.6%

Housing tenure

55.2%

44.8%

Owner55.2%

Renter44.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06360 in Norwich, CT has changed in 5 years

Income

$61,145 → $65,539

up 7.2%

Population

37,371 → 37,216

down 0.4%

Renter share

45.6% → 44.8%

-0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

20.2% → 22.6%

+2.4 pts

Household income in the area moved from $61,145 to $65,539 across the same window, up 7.2% versus 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 20.2% to 22.6%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 06360 covers Norwich, CT. The median rent here is $1,840/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($65,539/yr), ZIP 06360 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06360?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,840/mo in ZIP 06360. The local median household income is $65,539/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06360?

Rent in ZIP 06360 has risen 9.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2023.

How does ZIP 06360 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06360 is one of the more affordable among Connecticut ZIP codes for rent, ranking #63 of 83 at $1,840/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 06360 changed +9.4%, against a typical +3.7% across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks.