Kent, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06757
Litchfield County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,258
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $95,186
- Median income Above-median income area
- $406,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kent pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06757 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 06757 (Kent, CT) rose +1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 228.8 in 2023 to 232.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06757 covers 89.2 square miles in Kent, Litchfield County, Connecticut (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,258 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06757 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,186 (16% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $65,070. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 3.5%. Median home value is $406,100 (6% below the average Connecticut ZIP) and median rent is $687; 67.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Litchfield County, so 06757 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 06757
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kent, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06757.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 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 06757, Kent, 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
2,258
Population
89.2
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06757?
58.7
Median Age
43.8%
Male
56.2%
Female
10.7%
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?
$95,186
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$65,070
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 06757 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Kent, 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)
$95,186 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
1,244housing units
1,244
Total Housing Units
1,015
Occupied Units
229
Vacant Units
1.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$406,100
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$687
Median Rent
1973
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06757 vs 06785 →
ZIP 06757 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06776
New Milford (06776)
26,889 residents
- 12522 5,172
Dover Plains (12522)
5,172 residents
- 12594 4,275
Wingdale (12594)
4,275 residents
- 06069 2,535
Sharon (06069)
2,535 residents
- 12501 2,457
Amenia (12501)
2,457 residents
- 06757 2,258
Kent (06757)
2,258 residents
- 06777 1,733
New Preston Marble Dale (06777)
1,733 residents
- 06754 1,699
Cornwall Bridge (06754)
1,699 residents
- 12592 1,486
Wassaic (12592)
1,486 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06757 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06757 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06755
Gaylordsville (06755)
$185,119 median income
- 12594
Wingdale (12594)
$144,202 median income
- 06754
Cornwall Bridge (06754)
$121,591 median income
- 06785
South Kent (06785)
$118,688 median income
- 06776
New Milford (06776)
$104,112 median income
- 06069
Sharon (06069)
$101,067 median income
- 06757
Kent (06757)
$95,186 median income
- 06777
New Preston Marble Dale (06777)
$94,643 median income
- 12522
Dover Plains (12522)
$76,157 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06757 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06757, 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 (2,258 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 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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