ZIP Code 06756
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Goshen · Litchfield County · Connecticut
- Population
- 2,853
- Median income
- $160,815
- Median home value
- $478,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 57.0%
- Land area
- 93.2 sq mi
31/sq mi
▲ 111% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 72% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 51.4
New York
ZIP code 06756 in Goshen, Connecticut has a population of 2,853. The median household income is $160,815, which is 111% above the national average. Median home value is $478,200, 72% above the US average. 57.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06756 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 93.2 square miles in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut. The area is home to 2,853 residents, producing a population density of 31 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 06756 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06756 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $478,200 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $1,211 per month, and 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06756 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, and the average commute is 42 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Litchfield County, so you can benchmark 06756 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 06756
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$91,050
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
42.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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