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Newtown, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06470

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

16,003
166/sq mi
$153,238
Median income
$577,800
Median home value
57.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newtown pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
166
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06470 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06470 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut, home to 16,003 residents across 96.2 square miles, a density of 166 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06470 skews affluent, with a median household income of $153,238 (36% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $72,061. Local economic indicators show a 3.7% poverty rate alongside 3.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $577,800 (33% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,873 monthly, and 87.4% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfield County, so you can benchmark 06470 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 06470

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newtown, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06470.

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 06470, Newtown, 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

16,003

Population

96.2

Area (sq mi)

166

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06470?

44.4

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 80.2%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%

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?

$153,238

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$72,061

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

33.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06470 ranks nationally

Newtown, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$153,238 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 77.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.2%

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

What does housing look like?

5,765

Total Housing Units

5,433

Occupied Units

332

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%

$577,800

Median Home Value

+33% vs state

$1,873

Median Rent

1975

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

+10.8%

YoY Change (2024)

198

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+98%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06470 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 125
2021 +14.4% 143
2022 +14.5% 164
2023 +8.9% 178
2024 +10.8% 198

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 487 business establishments in ZIP 06470, employing approximately 4,976 people with a combined annual payroll of $303,008,000.

487

Businesses

4,976

Employees

$303.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 75 15.4%
Construction 59 12.1%
Retail trade 56 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 50 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 47 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 45 9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 7.0%
Finance and insurance 30 6.2%
Wholesale trade 17 3.5%
Educational services 16 3.3%
Manufacturing 13 2.7%
Information 12 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 1.9%
Utilities 4 0.8%

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 06470 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 06470 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 06470 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 06470 ranks #7 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
06482 Sandy Hook, CT 11,557 4.0 mi
06801 Bethel, CT 18,581 4.0 mi
06804 Brookfield, CT 16,466 6.3 mi
06612 Easton, CT 7,453 9.0 mi
06468 Monroe, CT 19,479 6.3 mi
06810 Danbury, CT 49,482 7.4 mi
06896 Redding, CT 9,110 7.2 mi
06488 Southbury, CT 19,904 7.1 mi
06752 Bridgewater, CT 1,735 9.0 mi
06611 Trumbull, CT 36,091 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fairfield County

06902 standard
Stamford, CT
Pop: 63,406
06810 standard
Danbury, CT
Pop: 49,482
06606 standard
Bridgeport, CT
Pop: 46,236
06484 standard
Shelton, CT
Pop: 39,559
06611 standard
Trumbull, CT
Pop: 36,091
06824 standard
Fairfield, CT
Pop: 33,900

Related Areas

Fairfield County Newtown, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06470 in? ▼
ZIP code 06470 (Newtown) is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Fairfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fairfield-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06470? ▼
ZIP code 06470 in Newtown, CT has a population of 16,003 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06470? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06470 is $153,238, which is 101% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06470? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06470 is $577,800, which is 108% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06470? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06470 is White at 80.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06470? ▼
ZIP code 06470 has 487 business establishments employing approximately 4,976 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06470? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06470 are: Health care and social assistance (75), Construction (59), Retail trade (56). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06470? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06470 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 06470? ▼
In ZIP code 06470, 77.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.2% 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 06470? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06470 is 33.8 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 06470? ▼
In ZIP code 06470, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06470? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06470 is 3.7% 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.