Barkhamsted, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06063
Litchfield County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,285
- 43/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $121,705
- Median income Above-median income area
- $373,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Barkhamsted pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 43
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06063 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06063 (Barkhamsted, CT) rose +13.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 192.6 in 2023 to 217.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06063 covers 76.6 square miles in Barkhamsted, Litchfield County, Connecticut (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,285 residents on file, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06063 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,705 (8% above the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,549. The poverty rate is 3.8%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $373,100 (14% below the average Connecticut ZIP) and median rent is $1,164; 92.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Litchfield County, so 06063 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 06063
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barkhamsted, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06063.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 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 06063, Barkhamsted, 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
3,285
Population
76.6
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06063?
49.0
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
1.7%
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?
$121,705
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$57,549
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06063 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Barkhamsted, 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)
$121,705 Top 34% higher than 66% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,388housing units
1,388
Total Housing Units
1,321
Occupied Units
67
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$373,100
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,164
Median Rent
1980
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
+13.0%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06063 have increased 13.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 146 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 166 |
| 2022 | +17.7% | 196 |
| 2023 | -1.7% | 193 |
| 2024 | +13.0% | 218 |
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 55 business establishments in ZIP 06063, employing approximately 360 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,033,000.
55
Businesses
360
Employees
$16.0M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 18.2% |
| Construction | 7 | 12.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 06063 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06019
Canton (06019)
10,129 residents
- 06057
New Hartford (06057)
6,707 residents
- 06063 3,285
Barkhamsted (06063)
3,285 residents
- 06027 1,492
East Hartland (06027)
1,492 residents
- 06090 1,232
West Granby (06090)
1,232 residents
- 06065 882
Riverton (06065)
882 residents
- 06061 169
Pine Meadow (06061)
169 residents
- 06022 163
Collinsville (06022)
163 residents
- 06091 140
West Hartland (06091)
140 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06063 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06063 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06022
Collinsville (06022)
$250,000 median income
- 06090
West Granby (06090)
$151,118 median income
- 06065
Riverton (06065)
$124,207 median income
- 06063
Barkhamsted (06063)
$121,705 median income
- 06057
New Hartford (06057)
$117,906 median income
- 06019
Canton (06019)
$117,418 median income
- 06027
East Hartland (06027)
$115,938 median income
- 06061 $75,704
Pine Meadow (06061)
$75,704 median income
- 06091 $68,500
West Hartland (06091)
$68,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06063 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06059 | North Canton, CT | 0 | 2.1 mi |
| 06061 | Pine Meadow, CT | 169 | 3.6 mi |
| 06065 | Riverton, CT | 882 | 3.6 mi |
| 06091 | West Hartland, CT | 140 | 5.9 mi |
| 06022 | Collinsville, CT | 163 | 4.8 mi |
| 06057 | New Hartford, CT | 6,707 | 6.0 mi |
| 06090 | West Granby, CT | 1,232 | 5.7 mi |
| 06019 | Canton, CT | 10,129 | 5.7 mi |
| 06020 | Canton Center, CT | 0 | 6.8 mi |
| 06027 | East Hartland, CT | 1,492 | 6.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06063, 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 (3,285 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 06063 in?
ZIP code 06063 (Barkhamsted) 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 06063?
ZIP code 06063 in Barkhamsted, CT has a population of 3,285 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06063?
The median household income in ZIP 06063 is $121,705, which is 60% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06063?
The median home value in ZIP 06063 is $373,100, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06063?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06063 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06063?
ZIP code 06063 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 360 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06063?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06063 are: Retail trade (10), Construction (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06063?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06063 increased by 13.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 06063?
In ZIP code 06063, 74.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.7% 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 06063?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06063 is 28.4 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 06063?
In ZIP code 06063, approximately 92.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06063?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06063 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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