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 High-density area
- $111,225
- Median income Above-median income area
- $325,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06716 (Wolcott, CT) rose +6.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.2 in 2023 to 220.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,549. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.8% and unemployment is 3.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $325,300 (25% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,464; owner occupancy is 88.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New Haven County, so 06716 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
68 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
45 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
30 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 06716?
44.6
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
7.6%
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?
$111,225
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$51,549
Per Capita Income
1.8%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06716 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Wolcott, CT household income vs. every Connecticut ZIP code
Median household income among 270 reporting Connecticut ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$111,225 Top 43% higher than 57% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,472housing units
6,472
Total Housing Units
6,186
Occupied Units
286
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$325,300
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 06010
Bristol (06010)
60,448 residents
- 06489
Southington (06489)
32,067 residents
- 06705
Waterbury (06705)
27,122 residents
- 06704
Waterbury (06704)
25,139 residents
- 06716 16,680
Wolcott (06716)
16,680 residents
- 06710 10,715
Waterbury (06710)
10,715 residents
- 06479 10,431
Plantsville (06479)
10,431 residents
- 06786 9,867
Terryville (06786)
9,867 residents
- 06712 9,376
Prospect (06712)
9,376 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06716 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06716 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06444
Marion (06444)
$139,830 median income
- 06489
Southington (06489)
$126,465 median income
- 06712
Prospect (06712)
$126,394 median income
- 06479
Plantsville (06479)
$114,346 median income
- 06716
Wolcott (06716)
$111,225 median income
- 06786
Terryville (06786)
$87,306 median income
- 06010
Bristol (06010)
$79,314 median income
- 06705 $53,954
Waterbury (06705)
$53,954 median income
- 06704 $48,718
Waterbury (06704)
$48,718 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06716, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,680 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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