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Goshen, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06756

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

2,853
31/sq mi
$160,815
Median income
$478,200
Median home value
57.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06756 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06756 covers 93.2 square miles in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,853 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06756 skews affluent, with a median household income of $160,815 (42% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $91,050. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. The typical home here is valued at $478,200 (10% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,211 monthly, and 89.0% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, and the average commute is 42 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06756, plus 6 more within Litchfield County, give a clearer read than the 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 06756

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Goshen, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06756.

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 06756, Goshen, 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

2,853

Population

93.2

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06756?

51.4

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

10.4%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$160,815

Median Household Income

+42% vs state

$91,050

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

42.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06756 ranks nationally

Goshen, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$160,815 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,593

Total Housing Units

1,249

Occupied Units

344

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.0%
Renter 11.0%

$478,200

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$1,211

Median Rent

1985

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

+21.7%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06756 have increased 21.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 143
2021 +8.7% 155
2022 +27.4% 198
2023 -7.5% 183
2024 +21.7% 223

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 70 business establishments in ZIP 06756, employing approximately 299 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,841,000.

70

Businesses

299

Employees

$21.8M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 19 27.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 11.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 10.0%
Retail trade 5 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 5 7.1%
Wholesale trade 4 5.7%
Finance and insurance 4 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 5.7%
Accommodation and food services 4 5.7%

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 06756 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 06756 ranks #4 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 06756 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 06756 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
06759 Litchfield, CT 5,720 6.3 mi
06790 Torrington, CT 36,482 5.6 mi
06796 West Cornwall, CT 1,009 5.2 mi
06750 Bantam, CT 1,446 8.7 mi
06058 Norfolk, CT 1,787 8.9 mi
06031 Falls Village, CT 1,287 8.7 mi
06754 Cornwall Bridge, CT 1,699 8.2 mi
06098 Winsted, CT 12,426 10.8 mi
06778 Northfield, CT 1,378 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Litchfield County

06790 standard
Torrington, CT
Pop: 36,482
06776 standard
New Milford, CT
Pop: 26,889
06795 standard
Watertown, CT
Pop: 14,144
06098 standard
Winsted, CT
Pop: 12,426
06798 standard
Woodbury, CT
Pop: 9,984
06786 standard
Terryville, CT
Pop: 9,867

Related Areas

Litchfield County Goshen, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06756 in? ▼
ZIP code 06756 (Goshen) 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 06756? ▼
ZIP code 06756 in Goshen, CT has a population of 2,853 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06756? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06756 is $160,815, which is 111% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06756? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06756 is $478,200, which is 72% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06756? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06756 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06756? ▼
ZIP code 06756 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 299 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06756? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06756 are: Construction (19), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06756? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06756 increased by 21.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 06756? ▼
In ZIP code 06756, 77.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.0% 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 06756? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06756 is 42.1 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 06756? ▼
In ZIP code 06756, approximately 89.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06756? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06756 is 2.7% 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.