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Somers, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06071

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

11,645
155/sq mi
$126,500
Median income
$396,500
Median home value
37.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Somers pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
155
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06071 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06071 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Somers, Tolland County, Connecticut, home to 11,645 residents across 75.0 square miles, a density of 155 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06071 skews affluent, with a median household income of $126,500 (12% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $50,494. Poverty here runs at 2.6%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. Housing costs here run $396,500 for a typical home value (9% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,184 a month; 87.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06071, plus 6 more within Tolland County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 06071

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Somers, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06071.

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 06071, Somers, 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

11,645

Population

75.0

Area (sq mi)

155

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06071?

43.5

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 82.7%
African American 4.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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?

$126,500

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$50,494

Per Capita Income

2.6%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06071 ranks nationally

Somers, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$126,500 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,658

Total Housing Units

3,498

Occupied Units

160

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.9%
Renter 12.1%

$396,500

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,184

Median Rent

1978

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

+5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

205

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+105%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06071 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.4% 143
2021 +13.1% 161
2022 +11.5% 180
2023 +8.0% 194
2024 +5.6% 205

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 163 business establishments in ZIP 06071, employing approximately 1,302 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,511,000.

163

Businesses

1,302

Employees

$64.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 30 18.4%
Retail trade 26 15.9%
Other services (except public administration) 17 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 8.0%
Health care and social assistance 11 6.8%
Wholesale trade 9 5.5%
Finance and insurance 9 5.5%
Manufacturing 8 4.9%
Accommodation and food services 8 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 7 4.3%
Information 3 1.8%
Educational services 3 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.8%

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 06071 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 06071 ranks #7 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 06071 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 06071 ranks #3 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
06029 Ellington, CT 15,547 5.5 mi
01036 Hampden, MA 5,109 5.1 mi
01028 East Longmeadow, MA 15,720 5.1 mi
06082 Enfield, CT 44,654 5.3 mi
01128 Springfield, MA 2,631 7.2 mi
01095 Wilbraham, MA 14,319 9.3 mi
01129 Springfield, MA 7,019 8.9 mi
01106 Longmeadow, MA 16,021 7.2 mi
01118 Springfield, MA 14,071 7.9 mi
06016 Broad Brook, CT 6,226 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tolland County

06066 standard
Vernon Rockville, CT
Pop: 29,219
06029 standard
Ellington, CT
Pop: 15,547
06084 standard
Tolland, CT
Pop: 15,067
06076 standard
Stafford Springs, CT
Pop: 12,659
06238 standard
Coventry, CT
Pop: 12,428
06268 standard
Storrs Mansfield, CT
Pop: 11,481

Related Areas

Tolland County Somers, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06071 in? ▼
ZIP code 06071 (Somers) is located in Tolland County, Connecticut. Tolland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tolland-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06071? ▼
ZIP code 06071 in Somers, CT has a population of 11,645 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06071? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06071 is $126,500, which is 66% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06071? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06071 is $396,500, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06071? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06071 is White at 82.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06071? ▼
ZIP code 06071 has 163 business establishments employing approximately 1,302 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06071? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06071 are: Construction (30), Retail trade (26), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06071? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06071 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 06071? ▼
In ZIP code 06071, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.6% 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 06071? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06071 is 27.4 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 06071? ▼
In ZIP code 06071, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06071? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06071 is 2.6% 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.