ZIP Code 06757

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Source:

Kent · Litchfield County · Connecticut

Population
2,258

25/sq mi

Median income
$95,186

▲ 25% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$406,100

▲ 46% vs US

higher than 80% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
54.6%

Median age 58.7

Land area
89.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 06757 in Kent, Connecticut has a population of 2,258. The median household income is $95,186, which is 25% above the national average. Median home value is $406,100, 46% above the US average. 54.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06757 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 89.2 square miles in Kent, Litchfield County, Connecticut. The area is home to 2,258 residents, producing a population density of 25 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 06757 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06757 sits at $95,186 (16% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $65,070. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $406,100 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $687 per month, and 67.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06757 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.7, 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 06757 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 06757

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06757.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06757, Kent, 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

2,258

Population

89.2

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06757?

58.7

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.2%

Female

10.7%

Foreign-Born

White 88.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$95,186

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$65,070

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,244

Total Housing Units

1,015

Occupied Units

229

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.7%
Renter 32.3%

$406,100

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$687

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06757 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.8% 141
2021 +11.9% 158
2022 +20.8% 191
2023 +19.7% 229
2024 +1.7% 233

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 105 business establishments in ZIP 06757, employing approximately 984 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,754,000.

105

Businesses

984

Employees

$59.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 19 18.1%
Other services (except public administration) 16 15.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 14.3%
Construction 11 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 11 10.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 7 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 5.7%
Educational services 4 3.8%
Finance and insurance 3 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.9%

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 Code City Population Distance
06785 South Kent, CT 686 3.0 mi
06755 Gaylordsville, CT 1,133 6.4 mi
06069 Sharon, CT 2,535 7.8 mi
06754 Cornwall Bridge, CT 1,699 5.6 mi
12592 Wassaic, NY 1,486 6.0 mi
12522 Dover Plains, NY 5,172 7.3 mi
12594 Wingdale, NY 4,275 6.9 mi
06777 New Preston Marble Dale, CT 1,733 7.0 mi
06776 New Milford, CT 26,889 9.9 mi
12501 Amenia, NY 2,457 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06757 in?
ZIP code 06757 (Kent) 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 06757?
ZIP code 06757 in Kent, CT has a population of 2,258 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06757?
The median household income in ZIP 06757 is $95,186, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06757?
The median home value in ZIP 06757 is $406,100, which is 46% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06757?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06757 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06757?
ZIP code 06757 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 984 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06757?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06757 are: Retail trade (19), Other services (except public administration) (16), Professional, scientific, and technical services (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06757?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06757 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 06757?
In ZIP code 06757, 75.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.6% 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 06757?
In ZIP code 06757, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06757?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06757 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Kent, CT

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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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