Salisbury, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06068
Litchfield County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,612
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $123,552
- Median income Above-median income area
- $842,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Salisbury pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06068 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 06068 covers 80.6 square miles in Salisbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,612 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06068 skews affluent, with a median household income of $123,552 (9% above the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $73,821. Unemployment is 17.5%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $842,200 (94% above the average Connecticut ZIP), while 71.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,009.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Litchfield County, so 06068 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 06068
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salisbury, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06068.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 06068, Salisbury, 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
1,612
Population
80.6
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06068?
44.5
Median Age
41.9%
Male
58.1%
Female
6.4%
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?
$123,552
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$73,821
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
17.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 06068 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Salisbury, 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)
$123,552 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
1,145housing units
1,145
Total Housing Units
765
Occupied Units
380
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$842,200
Median Home Value
+94% vs state ZIP avg
$2,009
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 52 business establishments in ZIP 06068, employing approximately 733 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,517,000.
52
Businesses
733
Employees
$39.5M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 13.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 11.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 9.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 9.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.7% |
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 06068 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12546
Millerton (12546)
3,039 residents
- 06018
Canaan (06018)
2,865 residents
- 01257
Sheffield (01257)
2,121 residents
- 06039
Lakeville (06039)
1,942 residents
- 06068
Salisbury (06068)
1,612 residents
- 06031
Falls Village (06031)
1,287 residents
- 06796 1,009
West Cornwall (06796)
1,009 residents
- 01222 829
Ashley Falls (01222)
829 residents
- 06024 647
East Canaan (06024)
647 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06068 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06068 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12517
Copake Falls (12517)
$153,958 median income
- 01258
South Egremont (01258)
$142,500 median income
- 06068
Salisbury (06068)
$123,552 median income
- 06031
Falls Village (06031)
$106,875 median income
- 06796
West Cornwall (06796)
$106,618 median income
- 06039
Lakeville (06039)
$104,859 median income
- 01257
Sheffield (01257)
$102,788 median income
- 06024
East Canaan (06024)
$87,943 median income
- 12546
Millerton (12546)
$84,455 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06068 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06039 | Lakeville, CT | 1,942 | 4.6 mi |
| 06018 | Canaan, CT | 2,865 | 5.8 mi |
| 01258 | South Egremont, MA | 374 | 6.4 mi |
| 01257 | Sheffield, MA | 2,121 | 6.3 mi |
| 01222 | Ashley Falls, MA | 829 | 6.0 mi |
| 06024 | East Canaan, CT | 647 | 7.5 mi |
| 06031 | Falls Village, CT | 1,287 | 6.6 mi |
| 12546 | Millerton, NY | 3,039 | 6.7 mi |
| 12517 | Copake Falls, NY | 509 | 8.6 mi |
| 06796 | West Cornwall, CT | 1,009 | 10.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06068, 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 (1,612 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 06068 in?
ZIP code 06068 (Salisbury) 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 06068?
ZIP code 06068 in Salisbury, CT has a population of 1,612 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06068?
The median household income in ZIP 06068 is $123,552, which is 62% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06068?
The median home value in ZIP 06068 is $842,200, which is 203% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06068?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06068 is White at 86.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06068?
ZIP code 06068 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 733 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06068?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06068 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (7), Real estate and rental and leasing (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06068?
In ZIP code 06068, 72.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06068?
In ZIP code 06068, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06068?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06068 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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