ZIP Code 06068

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Salisbury · Litchfield County · Connecticut

Population
1,612

20/sq mi

Median income
$123,552

▲ 62% vs US

higher than 92% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$842,200

▲ 203% vs US

higher than 96% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
50.2%

Median age 44.5

Land area
80.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 06068 in Salisbury, Connecticut has a population of 1,612. The median household income is $123,552, which is 62% above the national average. Median home value is $842,200, 203% above the US average. 50.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06068 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 80.6 square miles in Salisbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut. The area is home to 1,612 residents, producing a population density of 20 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 06068 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06068 sits at $123,552 (9% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $73,821. The poverty rate stands at 4.6% and the unemployment rate at 17.5%. On housing, the median home value is $842,200 (94% above the state average) with median rent at $2,009 per month, and 71.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06068 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Litchfield County, so you can benchmark 06068 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 06068

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06068.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,612

Population

80.6

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06068?

44.5

Median Age

41.9%

Male

58.1%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 86.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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

$73,821

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

17.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,145

Total Housing Units

765

Occupied Units

380

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$842,200

Median Home Value

+94% vs state

$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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Salisbury, CT

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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