ZIP Code 06371

East Lyme's 06371 ZIP code sits solidly in affluent territory, with a median household income of $132,045 and per-capita income of $85,733. Homes here carry a median value of $499,400, reflecting a housing stock well above what many Connecticut communities offer. The combined sales tax rate of 6.35% applies to purchases within this area, adding a steady cost to everyday spending on top of what residents already pay in property taxes tied to those higher home values. Household earnings at this level generally absorb that 6.35% without strain, though the overall tax picture still reflects the price of living in a higher-value corner of the state.