ZIP Code 06069
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Sharon · Litchfield County · Connecticut
- Population
- 2,535
- Median income
- $101,067
- Median home value
- $611,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 58.1%
- Land area
- 130.0 sq mi
20/sq mi
▲ 32% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
▲ 120% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 59.3
New York
ZIP code 06069 in Sharon, Connecticut has a population of 2,535. The median household income is $101,067, which is 32% above the national average. Median home value is $611,200, 120% above the US average. 58.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06069 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 130.0 square miles in Sharon, Litchfield County, Connecticut. The area is home to 2,535 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 06069 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06069 sits at $101,067 (11% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $90,225. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $611,200 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $1,648 per month, and 72.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06069 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Litchfield County, so you can benchmark 06069 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 06069
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06069.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade 10
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 10
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06069, Sharon, 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
2,535
Population
130.0
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06069?
59.3
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
15.8%
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?
$101,067
Median Household Income
-11% vs state
$90,225
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,745
Total Housing Units
1,409
Occupied Units
336
Vacant Units
1.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$611,200
Median Home Value
+41% vs state
$1,648
Median Rent
1953
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
+6.7%
YoY Change (2023)
225
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+125%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06069 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -8.5% | 143 |
| 2019 | +2.6% | 146 |
| 2020 | +9.0% | 160 |
| 2021 | +6.7% | 170 |
| 2023 | — | 225 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 110 business establishments in ZIP 06069, employing approximately 1,100 people with a combined annual payroll of $101,945,000.
110
Businesses
1,100
Employees
$101.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 23.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 15.4% |
| Construction | 12 | 10.9% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 9.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 6.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.6% |
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 06069 vs 06039 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06039 | Lakeville, CT | 1,942 | 6.6 mi |
| 12501 | Amenia, NY | 2,457 | 5.7 mi |
| 06757 | Kent, CT | 2,258 | 7.8 mi |
| 06796 | West Cornwall, CT | 1,009 | 6.0 mi |
| 12592 | Wassaic, NY | 1,486 | 7.0 mi |
| 06754 | Cornwall Bridge, CT | 1,699 | 7.3 mi |
| 12546 | Millerton, NY | 3,039 | 9.0 mi |
| 06031 | Falls Village, CT | 1,287 | 9.8 mi |
| 12522 | Dover Plains, NY | 5,172 | 12.0 mi |
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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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