ZIP Code 06078
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Suffield · Hartford County · Connecticut
- Population
- 12,413
- Median income
- $116,054
- Median home value
- $412,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 47.8%
- Land area
- 66.2 sq mi
188/sq mi
▲ 52% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 48% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.8
New York
ZIP code 06078 in Suffield, Connecticut has a population of 12,413. The median household income is $116,054, which is 52% above the national average. Median home value is $412,400, 48% above the US average. 47.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06078 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 66.2 square miles in Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut. The area is home to 12,413 residents, producing a population density of 188 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 06078 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06078 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $412,400 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $1,469 per month, and 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06078 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hartford County, so you can benchmark 06078 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 06078
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06078.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 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 06078, Suffield, 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
12,413
Population
66.2
Area (sq mi)
188
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06078?
45.8
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
5.1%
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?
$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
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?
4,294
Total Housing Units
3,999
Occupied Units
295
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06078 vs 06096 →
| 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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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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