| Official Zip Code Name | Gales Ferry |
| Zip Code State | Connecticut |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | New London |
| Area Code | 860 / 959 |
| Current Population: | 6729 |
| Racial Majority: | White 89.79% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 76.1% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 7.4% |
| Median Household Income | $79556 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $83430 |
| School Test Performance: | Excellent |
| Average Commute Time | 19 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 144 - 226 ft. |
| Area | 12 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 41.43158300, -72.05961500 |
The current unemployment level in 06335 is 7.4% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 5.4% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 7.7% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 6.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 06335 decreased to 6729 from 6799 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 06335 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 06335 public schools is White. 18.7% of students in 06335 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6094 | 89.79% | 5763 | +6% |
| Black Or African American | 86 | 1.27% | 166 | -48% |
| Hispanic | 185 | 2.73% | 332 | -44% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 22 | 0.32% | 39 | -44% |
| Asian | 351 | 5.17% | 238 | +47% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 3 | -100% |
| Other Race | 7 | 0% | 7 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 181 | 0.72% | 181 | -73% |
| White | 76.1% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 4.8% |
| Hispanic | 7.3% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 5.4% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6729 | 6799 |
| Male Population | 49.30% | |
| Female Population | 50.70% | |
| Total Households | 2524 |
| Test Score Performance | Excellent |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 18.7% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 33.3% |
| Median Household Income | $79556 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 22.90% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 42.20% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 34.90% |
| 06335 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Connecticut District 2 | Joe Courtney | Democrat |
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Zip Code 06335 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 19 | 21 | 28 | 37 | 47 | 56 | 62 | 61 | 54 | 42 | 34 | 25 | 41 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 38 | 39 | 48 | 57 | 68 | 76 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 63 | 53 | 42 | 60 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.54 | 3.64 | 4.64 | 4.4 | 3.96 | 3.69 | 3.46 | 4.47 | 4.11 | 4.21 | 4.67 | 4.47 | 50.27 |