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 Moderate-density area
- $92,016
- Median income Above-median income area
- $267,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06076 (Stafford Springs, CT) rose +8.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.8 in 2023 to 215.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,228. The poverty rate is 7.4%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $267,300 (38% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,100; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tolland County, so 06076 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$45,228
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06076 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Stafford Springs, CT household income vs. every Connecticut ZIP code
Median household income among 270 reporting Connecticut ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$92,016 30th percentile higher than 30% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,339housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 06076 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06084
Tolland (06084)
15,067 residents
- 06076
Stafford Springs (06076)
12,659 residents
- 01057
Monson (01057)
8,534 residents
- 06279
Willington (06279)
6,041 residents
- 06278 4,454
Ashford (06278)
4,454 residents
- 01010 3,609
Brimfield (01010)
3,609 residents
- 01518 2,974
Fiskdale (01518)
2,974 residents
- 01521 2,481
Holland (01521)
2,481 residents
- 01081 1,698
Wales (01081)
1,698 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06076 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06076 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01518
Fiskdale (01518)
$136,111 median income
- 06084
Tolland (06084)
$133,611 median income
- 06278
Ashford (06278)
$121,875 median income
- 01010
Brimfield (01010)
$111,250 median income
- 01057
Monson (01057)
$98,508 median income
- 06076
Stafford Springs (06076)
$92,016 median income
- 01521
Holland (01521)
$91,979 median income
- 06279
Willington (06279)
$91,114 median income
- 01081
Wales (01081)
$86,979 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06076, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,659 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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