ZIP Code 06076
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Stafford Springs · Tolland County · Connecticut
- Population
- 12,659
- Median income
- $92,016
- Median home value
- $267,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.7%
- Land area
- 221.7 sq mi
57/sq mi
▲ 21% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.7
New York
ZIP code 06076 in Stafford Springs, Connecticut has a population of 12,659. The median household income is $92,016, which is 21% above the national average. Median home value is $267,300, 4% below the US average. 27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06076 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 221.7 square miles in Stafford Springs, Tolland County, Connecticut. The area is home to 12,659 residents, producing a population density of 57 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 06076 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06076 sits at $92,016 (19% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $45,228. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $267,300 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $1,100 per month, and 80.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06076 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tolland County, so you can benchmark 06076 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 06076
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06076.
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
15 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 06076, Stafford Springs, 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
12,659
Population
221.7
Area (sq mi)
57
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06076?
46.7
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
3.0%
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?
$92,016
Median Household Income
-19% vs state
$45,228
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
5,339
Total Housing Units
4,908
Occupied Units
431
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$267,300
Median Home Value
-38% vs state
$1,100
Median Rent
1971
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
+8.9%
YoY Change (2024)
215
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+115%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06076 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 145 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 166 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 194 |
| 2023 | +2.1% | 198 |
| 2024 | +8.9% | 215 |
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 200 business establishments in ZIP 06076, employing approximately 2,894 people with a combined annual payroll of $155,986,000.
200
Businesses
2,894
Employees
$156.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 32 | 16.0% |
| Retail trade | 31 | 15.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 1.5% |
| Information | 3 | 1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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