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Stafford Springs, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06076

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

12,659
57/sq mi
$92,016
Median income
$267,300
Median home value
27.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stafford Springs pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
57
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06076 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06076 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stafford Springs, Tolland County, Connecticut, home to 12,659 residents across 221.7 square miles, a density of 57 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06076 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,016 (19% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $45,228. Poverty here runs at 7.4%, with unemployment measured at 5.9%. Median home value sits at $267,300 (38% below the state average), median rent at $1,100 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Tolland County, letting you compare 06076 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 06076

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stafford Springs, CT

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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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

How ZIP 06076 ranks nationally

Stafford Springs, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,016 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 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)

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 06076 vs 06279 →

ZIP 06076 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 06076 ranks #2 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 06076 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 06076 ranks #6 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
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

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
06238 standard
Coventry, CT
Pop: 12,428
06071 standard
Somers, CT
Pop: 11,645
06268 standard
Storrs Mansfield, CT
Pop: 11,481

Related Areas

Tolland County Stafford Springs, CT Connecticut

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.