ZIP Code 06478
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Oxford · New Haven County · Connecticut
- Population
- 12,683
- Median income
- $128,953
- Median home value
- $472,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.3%
- Land area
- 84.8 sq mi
150/sq mi
▲ 69% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▲ 70% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.2
New York
ZIP code 06478 in Oxford, Connecticut has a population of 12,683. The median household income is $128,953, which is 69% above the national average. Median home value is $472,400, 70% above the US average. 46.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06478 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 84.8 square miles in Oxford, New Haven County, Connecticut. The area is home to 12,683 residents, producing a population density of 150 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 06478 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06478 sits at $128,953 (14% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $75,245. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $472,400 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $1,415 per month, and 90.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06478 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Haven County, so you can benchmark 06478 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 06478
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06478.
- Construction
Construction
51 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 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 06478, Oxford, 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
12,683
Population
84.8
Area (sq mi)
150
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06478?
45.2
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Female
10.0%
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?
$128,953
Median Household Income
+14% vs state
$75,245
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 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?
5,253
Total Housing Units
5,046
Occupied Units
207
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$472,400
Median Home Value
+9% vs state
$1,415
Median Rent
1986
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
+10.3%
YoY Change (2024)
200
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+100%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06478 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 138 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 155 |
| 2022 | +13.0% | 176 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 181 |
| 2024 | +10.3% | 200 |
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 318 business establishments in ZIP 06478, employing approximately 3,590 people with a combined annual payroll of $278,908,000.
318
Businesses
3,590
Employees
$278.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 51 | 16.0% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 9.1% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.6% |
| Information | 4 | 1.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.9% |
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 06478 vs 06403 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06403 | Beacon Falls, CT | 6,033 | 4.1 mi |
| 06483 | Seymour, CT | 16,540 | 4.3 mi |
| 06762 | Middlebury, CT | 7,561 | 6.7 mi |
| 06484 | Shelton, CT | 39,559 | 8.7 mi |
| 06482 | Sandy Hook, CT | 11,557 | 5.9 mi |
| 06770 | Naugatuck, CT | 31,975 | 5.8 mi |
| 06488 | Southbury, CT | 19,904 | 5.9 mi |
| 06524 | Bethany, CT | 5,563 | 7.4 mi |
| 06401 | Ansonia, CT | 19,237 | 6.9 mi |
| 06418 | Derby, CT | 12,914 | 7.7 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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