ZIP Code 06076

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Stafford Springs · Tolland County · Connecticut

Population
12,659

57/sq mi

Median income
$92,016

▲ 21% vs US

higher than 75% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$267,300

▼ 4% vs US

higher than 61% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.7%

Median age 46.7

Land area
221.7 sq mi

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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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06076?

46.7

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%

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

Owner 80.2%
Renter 19.8%

$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)

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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06279 Willington, CT 6,041 6.9 mi
01081 Wales, MA 1,698 5.3 mi
01057 Monson, MA 8,534 7.7 mi
01521 Holland, MA 2,481 6.9 mi
06278 Ashford, CT 4,454 8.3 mi
01010 Brimfield, MA 3,609 10.0 mi
06084 Tolland, CT 15,067 9.3 mi
01518 Fiskdale, MA 2,974 11.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06076 in?
ZIP code 06076 (Stafford Springs) 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 06076?
ZIP code 06076 in Stafford Springs, CT has a population of 12,659 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06076?
The median household income in ZIP 06076 is $92,016, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06076?
The median home value in ZIP 06076 is $267,300, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06076?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06076 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06076?
ZIP code 06076 has 200 business establishments employing approximately 2,894 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06076?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06076 are: Construction (32), Retail trade (31), Other services (except public administration) (26). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06076?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06076 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 06076?
In ZIP code 06076, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% 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 06076?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06076 is 26.2 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 06076?
In ZIP code 06076, approximately 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06076?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06076 is 7.4% 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 Stafford Springs, 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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