ZIP Code 06385

In East Lyme's 06385 ZIP code, homes carry a median value of $365,400, while households earn a median of $100,484 and per-capita income sits at $54,235. That ratio of home price to earnings shapes how property taxes land on local budgets. Connecticut's levy on a house at that value can claim a meaningful share of annual income, so buyers weighing a purchase here should factor the tax bill alongside the mortgage. A combined sales tax of 6.35% adds a bit more to everyday costs. Even with solid earnings, carrying costs in this shoreline town deserve a careful look before committing.