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Gaylordsville, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06755

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

1,133
97/sq mi
$185,119
Median income
$462,700
Median home value
41.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
97
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06755 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06755 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gaylordsville, Litchfield County, Connecticut, home to just 1,133 residents across 11.7 square miles, a density of 97 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06755 skews affluent, with a median household income of $185,119 (64% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $71,780. Poverty here runs at 3.6%, with unemployment measured at 10.6%. Median home value sits at $462,700 (7% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Litchfield County, so you can benchmark 06755 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 06755

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gaylordsville, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06755.

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 06755, Gaylordsville, 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

1,133

Population

11.7

Area (sq mi)

97

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06755?

50.4

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 78.9%
African American 8.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%

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?

$185,119

Median Household Income

+64% vs state

$71,780

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

10.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 06755 ranks nationally

Gaylordsville, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$185,119 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.2%

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

What does housing look like?

488

Total Housing Units

472

Occupied Units

16

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.3%
Renter 16.7%

$462,700

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

1968

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

+2.0%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06755 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.7% 145
2021 +12.5% 164
2022 +30.5% 213
2023 +4.3% 223
2024 +2.0% 227

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 22 business establishments in ZIP 06755, employing approximately 132 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,190,000.

22

Businesses

132

Employees

$8.2M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 27.3%
Other services (except public administration) 5 22.7%
Manufacturing 3 13.6%
Retail trade 3 13.6%
Accommodation and food services 3 13.6%

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 06755 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 06755 ranks #0 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 06755 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 06755 ranks the highest 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
06785 South Kent, CT 686 3.9 mi
06784 Sherman, CT 3,689 5.0 mi
12594 Wingdale, NY 4,275 3.8 mi
06757 Kent, CT 2,258 6.4 mi
06776 New Milford, CT 26,889 4.8 mi
12564 Pawling, NY 7,338 7.4 mi
06777 New Preston Marble Dale, CT 1,733 7.9 mi
12522 Dover Plains, NY 5,172 7.7 mi
12592 Wassaic, NY 1,486 10.4 mi
06754 Cornwall Bridge, CT 1,699 10.5 mi

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Pop: 36,482
06776 standard
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Pop: 26,889
06795 standard
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Pop: 14,144
06098 standard
Winsted, CT
Pop: 12,426
06798 standard
Woodbury, CT
Pop: 9,984
06786 standard
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Pop: 9,867

Related Areas

Litchfield County Gaylordsville, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06755 in? ▼
ZIP code 06755 (Gaylordsville) is located in Litchfield County, Connecticut. Litchfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/litchfield-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06755? ▼
ZIP code 06755 in Gaylordsville, CT has a population of 1,133 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06755? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06755 is $185,119, which is 143% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06755? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06755 is $462,700, which is 66% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06755? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06755 is White at 78.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06755? ▼
ZIP code 06755 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 132 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06755? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06755 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (5), Manufacturing (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06755? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06755 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 06755? ▼
In ZIP code 06755, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06755? ▼
In ZIP code 06755, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06755? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06755 is 3.6% 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.