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Litchfield, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06759

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

5,720
44/sq mi
$105,957
Median income
$448,900
Median home value
54.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Litchfield pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06759 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06759 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut, home to 5,720 residents across 130.0 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06759 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,957 (6% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $65,059. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $448,900 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $1,464 per month, and 81.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06759, 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 06759

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Litchfield, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06759.

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 06759, Litchfield, 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

5,720

Population

130.0

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06759?

55.2

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 85.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$105,957

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$65,059

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06759 ranks nationally

Litchfield, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,957 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 72.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,000

Total Housing Units

2,455

Occupied Units

545

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.7%

$448,900

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$1,464

Median Rent

1960

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

-7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

196

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+96%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06759 have decreased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.9% 148
2021 +13.2% 167
2022 +15.5% 193
2023 +10.3% 213
2024 -7.7% 196

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 234 business establishments in ZIP 06759, employing approximately 2,468 people with a combined annual payroll of $117,815,000.

234

Businesses

2,468

Employees

$117.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 39 16.7%
Construction 30 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 25 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 25 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 23 9.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 5.1%
Finance and insurance 11 4.7%
Wholesale trade 9 3.9%
Educational services 9 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 3.4%
Manufacturing 7 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.1%
Information 4 1.7%

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 06759 vs 06763 →

ZIP 06759 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 06759 ranks #2 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 06759 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 06759 ranks #6 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
06763 Morris, CT 2,033 4.6 mi
06750 Bantam, CT 1,446 3.5 mi
06758 Lakeside, CT 354 5.9 mi
06756 Goshen, CT 2,853 6.3 mi
06751 Bethlehem, CT 3,577 8.3 mi
06778 Northfield, CT 1,378 6.3 mi
06754 Cornwall Bridge, CT 1,699 7.5 mi
06790 Torrington, CT 36,482 7.1 mi
06777 New Preston Marble Dale, CT 1,733 7.9 mi
06793 Washington, CT 1,140 9.6 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 Litchfield, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06759 in? ▼
ZIP code 06759 (Litchfield) 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 06759? ▼
ZIP code 06759 in Litchfield, CT has a population of 5,720 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06759? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06759 is $105,957, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06759? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06759 is $448,900, which is 61% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06759? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06759 is White at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06759? ▼
ZIP code 06759 has 234 business establishments employing approximately 2,468 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06759? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06759 are: Retail trade (39), Construction (30), Accommodation and food services (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06759? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06759 decreased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. 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 06759? ▼
In ZIP code 06759, 72.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.3% 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 06759? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06759 is 26.9 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 06759? ▼
In ZIP code 06759, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06759? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06759 is 4.5% 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.