Canaan, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06018
Litchfield County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,865
- 93/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,917
- Median income Near-median income area
- $280,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Canaan pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 93
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06018 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 06018 covers 30.8 square miles in Canaan, Litchfield County, Connecticut (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,865 residents on file, a density of 93 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06018 reports a modest median household income of $68,917 (39% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,284. The poverty rate is 15.9%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $280,200 (35% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,155; owner occupancy is 57.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Litchfield County, so 06018 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 06018
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canaan, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06018.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06018, Canaan, CT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,865
Population
30.8
Area (sq mi)
93
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06018?
35.3
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
4.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$68,917
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$45,284
Per Capita Income
15.9%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06018 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Canaan, CT household income vs. every Connecticut ZIP code
Median household income among 270 reporting Connecticut ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$68,917 12th percentile higher than 12% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Connecticut ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,261housing units
1,261
Total Housing Units
1,079
Occupied Units
182
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$280,200
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,155
Median Rent
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+12.8%
YoY Change (2022)
202
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+102%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06018 have increased 12.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +20.1% | 161 |
| 2019 | -9.6% | 146 |
| 2020 | +9.6% | 160 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 179 |
| 2022 | +12.8% | 202 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 129 business establishments in ZIP 06018, employing approximately 1,645 people with a combined annual payroll of $112,519,000.
129
Businesses
1,645
Employees
$112.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 19 | 14.7% |
| Construction | 18 | 13.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.1% |
| Information | 3 | 2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06018 vs 01222 →
ZIP 06018 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06018
Canaan (06018)
2,865 residents
- 01257
Sheffield (01257)
2,121 residents
- 06039
Lakeville (06039)
1,942 residents
- 06058
Norfolk (06058)
1,787 residents
- 06068
Salisbury (06068)
1,612 residents
- 06031
Falls Village (06031)
1,287 residents
- 01222 829
Ashley Falls (01222)
829 residents
- 06024 647
East Canaan (06024)
647 residents
- 01259 635
Southfield (01259)
635 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06018 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06018 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01259
Southfield (01259)
$158,125 median income
- 06068
Salisbury (06068)
$123,552 median income
- 06031
Falls Village (06031)
$106,875 median income
- 06039
Lakeville (06039)
$104,859 median income
- 01257
Sheffield (01257)
$102,788 median income
- 06058
Norfolk (06058)
$91,548 median income
- 06024
East Canaan (06024)
$87,943 median income
- 01244
Mill River (01244)
$75,833 median income
- 01222
Ashley Falls (01222)
$71,042 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06018 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01222 | Ashley Falls, MA | 829 | 2.3 mi |
| 06024 | East Canaan, CT | 647 | 2.0 mi |
| 06031 | Falls Village, CT | 1,287 | 4.8 mi |
| 01259 | Southfield, MA | 635 | 5.1 mi |
| 06068 | Salisbury, CT | 1,612 | 5.8 mi |
| 01257 | Sheffield, MA | 2,121 | 5.8 mi |
| 01244 | Mill River, MA | 151 | 6.6 mi |
| 06058 | Norfolk, CT | 1,787 | 6.9 mi |
| 06039 | Lakeville, CT | 1,942 | 8.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06018, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,865 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 06018 in?
ZIP code 06018 (Canaan) is located in Litchfield County, Connecticut. Litchfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/litchfield-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06018?
ZIP code 06018 in Canaan, CT has a population of 2,865 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06018?
The median household income in ZIP 06018 is $68,917, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06018?
The median home value in ZIP 06018 is $280,200, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06018?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06018 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06018?
ZIP code 06018 has 129 business establishments employing approximately 1,645 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06018?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06018 are: Retail trade (19), Construction (18), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (13). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06018?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06018 increased by 12.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06018?
In ZIP code 06018, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 06018?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06018 is 22.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06018?
In ZIP code 06018, approximately 57.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06018?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06018 is 15.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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