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 Moderate-density area
- $160,815
- Median income Above-median income area
- $478,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06756 (Goshen, CT) rose +21.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 183.1 in 2023 to 222.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $91,050. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.7% and unemployment is 3.7%. Median home value is $478,200 (10% above the average Connecticut ZIP) and median rent is $1,211; 89.0% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Litchfield County, so 06756 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 06756
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Goshen, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06756.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
7 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 06756?
51.4
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
10.4%
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?
$160,815
Median Household Income
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$91,050
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
42.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06756 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Goshen, 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)
$160,815 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
1,593housing units
1,593
Total Housing Units
1,249
Occupied Units
344
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$478,200
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06756 vs 06759 →
ZIP 06756 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06790
Torrington (06790)
36,482 residents
- 06098 12,426
Winsted (06098)
12,426 residents
- 06759 5,720
Litchfield (06759)
5,720 residents
- 06756 2,853
Goshen (06756)
2,853 residents
- 06058 1,787
Norfolk (06058)
1,787 residents
- 06754 1,699
Cornwall Bridge (06754)
1,699 residents
- 06750 1,446
Bantam (06750)
1,446 residents
- 06778 1,378
Northfield (06778)
1,378 residents
- 06031 1,287
Falls Village (06031)
1,287 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06756 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06756 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06756
Goshen (06756)
$160,815 median income
- 06754
Cornwall Bridge (06754)
$121,591 median income
- 06031
Falls Village (06031)
$106,875 median income
- 06796
West Cornwall (06796)
$106,618 median income
- 06759
Litchfield (06759)
$105,957 median income
- 06058
Norfolk (06058)
$91,548 median income
- 06750
Bantam (06750)
$85,000 median income
- 06778
Northfield (06778)
$81,375 median income
- 06790
Torrington (06790)
$70,912 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06756, 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 (2,853 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 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.
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