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Suffield, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06078

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

12,413
188/sq mi
$116,054
Median income
$412,400
Median home value
47.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Suffield pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
188
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06078 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06078 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut, home to 12,413 residents across 66.2 square miles, a density of 188 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06078 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,054 (3% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $60,689. The poverty rate stands at 5.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. Housing costs here run $412,400 for a typical home value (5% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,469 a month; 84.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hartford County, letting you compare 06078 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 06078

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Suffield, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06078.

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 06078, Suffield, 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

12,413

Population

66.2

Area (sq mi)

188

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06078?

45.8

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 88.3%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$116,054

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$60,689

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06078 ranks nationally

Suffield, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$116,054 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,294

Total Housing Units

3,999

Occupied Units

295

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$412,400

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$1,469

Median Rent

1982

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

+8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06078 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 150
2021 +9.2% 164
2022 +13.5% 186
2023 +9.9% 204
2024 +8.2% 221

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 226 business establishments in ZIP 06078, employing approximately 2,961 people with a combined annual payroll of $152,230,000.

226

Businesses

2,961

Employees

$152.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 29 12.8%
Construction 22 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 22 9.7%
Retail trade 20 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 8.0%
Accommodation and food services 18 8.0%
Wholesale trade 16 7.1%
Finance and insurance 16 7.1%
Transportation and warehousing 11 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 4.9%
Manufacturing 9 4.0%
Educational services 7 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.6%

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 06078 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 06078 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 06078 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 06078 ranks #4 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
06096 Windsor Locks, CT 12,498 4.3 mi
06093 West Suffield, CT 3,322 3.9 mi
01001 Agawam, MA 16,769 5.2 mi
06082 Enfield, CT 44,654 4.9 mi
01030 Feeding Hills, MA 11,669 5.7 mi
01089 West Springfield, MA 28,391 9.4 mi
06088 East Windsor, CT 4,936 6.4 mi
01106 Longmeadow, MA 16,021 5.7 mi
06026 East Granby, CT 5,117 5.7 mi
06095 Windsor, CT 29,079 8.2 mi

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Pop: 35,306
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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06078 in? ▼
ZIP code 06078 (Suffield) is located in Hartford County, Connecticut. Hartford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hartford-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06078? ▼
ZIP code 06078 in Suffield, CT has a population of 12,413 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06078? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06078 is $116,054, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06078? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06078 is $412,400, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06078? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06078 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06078? ▼
ZIP code 06078 has 226 business establishments employing approximately 2,961 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06078? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06078 are: Health care and social assistance (29), Construction (22), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06078? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06078 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 06078? ▼
In ZIP code 06078, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.8% 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 06078? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06078 is 25.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06078? ▼
In ZIP code 06078, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06078? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06078 is 5.3% 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.