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Colebrook, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06021

Litchfield County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

314
22/sq mi
$111,250
Median income
$342,800
Median home value
36.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Colebrook pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06021 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06021 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colebrook, Litchfield County, Connecticut, home to just 314 residents across 14.6 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06021 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,250 (2% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $59,620. Local economic indicators show a 8.3% poverty rate alongside 1.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $342,800 (21% below the state average), median rent at $1,333 a month, and owner-occupancy at 91.6%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.1, and the average commute is 34 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Litchfield County, letting you compare 06021 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 06021

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colebrook, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06021.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 06021, Colebrook, 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

314

Population

14.6

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06021?

52.1

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$111,250

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$59,620

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

34.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06021 ranks nationally

Colebrook, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$111,250 Top 13% higher than 87% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

703

Total Housing Units

598

Occupied Units

105

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.6%
Renter 8.4%

$342,800

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$1,333

Median Rent

1960

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

+16.9%

YoY Change (2024)

165

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+65%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06021 have increased 16.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +65% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -5.2% 121
2020 +1.8% 123
2021 +21.7% 149
2022 +16.9% 175
2024 – 165

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 06021, employing approximately 112 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,692,000.

22

Businesses

112

Employees

$3.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 27.3%
Other services (except public administration) 5 22.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 13.6%
Accommodation and food services 3 13.6%

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 06021 vs 06098 →

ZIP 06021 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06021 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 06021 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 06021 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
06098 Winsted, CT 12,426 4.6 mi
01255 Sandisfield, MA 915 6.1 mi
06091 West Hartland, CT 140 6.7 mi
06058 Norfolk, CT 1,787 5.8 mi
06065 Riverton, CT 882 6.1 mi
01259 Southfield, MA 635 7.7 mi
01034 Granville, MA 2,021 8.7 mi
06063 Barkhamsted, CT 3,285 9.5 mi
06061 Pine Meadow, CT 169 12.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Litchfield County

06790 standard
Torrington, CT
Pop: 36,482
06776 standard
New Milford, CT
Pop: 26,889
06795 standard
Watertown, CT
Pop: 14,144
06098 standard
Winsted, CT
Pop: 12,426
06798 standard
Woodbury, CT
Pop: 9,984
06786 standard
Terryville, CT
Pop: 9,867

Related Areas

Litchfield County Colebrook, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06021 in? ▼
ZIP code 06021 (Colebrook) 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 06021? ▼
ZIP code 06021 in Colebrook, CT has a population of 314 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06021? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06021 is $111,250, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06021? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06021 is $342,800, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06021? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06021 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06021? ▼
ZIP code 06021 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 112 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06021? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06021 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06021? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06021 increased by 16.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 65%. 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 06021? ▼
In ZIP code 06021, 68.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.6% 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 06021? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06021 is 34.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06021? ▼
In ZIP code 06021, approximately 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06021? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06021 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.