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Wolcott, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06716

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

16,680
315/sq mi
$111,225
Median income
$325,300
Median home value
36.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wolcott pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
315
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06716 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06716 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wolcott, New Haven County, Connecticut, home to 16,680 residents across 53.0 square miles, a density of 315 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06716 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,225 (2% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $51,549. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $325,300 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,464 per month, and 88.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, 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 06716 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 06716

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wolcott, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06716.

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 06716, Wolcott, 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

16,680

Population

53.0

Area (sq mi)

315

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06716?

44.6

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 80.1%
African American 7.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$111,225

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$51,549

Per Capita Income

1.8%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06716 ranks nationally

Wolcott, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$111,225 Top 13% higher than 87% 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 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.9%

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

What does housing look like?

6,472

Total Housing Units

6,186

Occupied Units

286

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.3%
Renter 11.7%

$325,300

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,464

Median Rent

1976

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

+6.7%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06716 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 149
2021 +14.4% 170
2022 +9.8% 187
2023 +10.4% 206
2024 +6.7% 220

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 321 business establishments in ZIP 06716, employing approximately 2,150 people with a combined annual payroll of $104,863,000.

321

Businesses

2,150

Employees

$104.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 68 21.2%
Health care and social assistance 45 14.0%
Retail trade 34 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 31 9.7%
Manufacturing 30 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 27 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 5.3%
Wholesale trade 14 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.1%
Finance and insurance 9 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.3%

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 06716 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 06716 ranks #5 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 06716 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 06716 ranks #5 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
06705 Waterbury, CT 27,122 3.7 mi
06704 Waterbury, CT 25,139 3.2 mi
06444 Marion, CT 370 3.3 mi
06479 Plantsville, CT 10,431 3.9 mi
06710 Waterbury, CT 10,715 4.3 mi
06712 Prospect, CT 9,376 7.0 mi
06467 Milldale, CT 157 4.4 mi
06786 Terryville, CT 9,867 5.2 mi
06010 Bristol, CT 60,448 5.8 mi
06489 Southington, CT 32,067 5.3 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06716 in? ▼
ZIP code 06716 (Wolcott) is located in New Haven County, Connecticut. New Haven County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/new-haven-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06716? ▼
ZIP code 06716 in Wolcott, CT has a population of 16,680 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06716? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06716 is $111,225, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06716? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06716 is $325,300, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06716? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06716 is White at 80.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06716? ▼
ZIP code 06716 has 321 business establishments employing approximately 2,150 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06716? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06716 are: Construction (68), Health care and social assistance (45), Retail trade (34). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06716? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06716 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 06716? ▼
In ZIP code 06716, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.9% 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 06716? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06716 is 30.0 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 06716? ▼
In ZIP code 06716, approximately 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06716? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06716 is 1.8% 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.