Oakville, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06779
Litchfield County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,324
- 1,006/sq mi High-density area
- $95,798
- Median income Above-median income area
- $277,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oakville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,006
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06779 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 06779 (Oakville, CT) fell -2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 231.0 in 2023 to 225.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06779 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oakville, Litchfield County, Connecticut, home to 8,324 residents across 8.3 square miles, a density of 1,006 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06779 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,798 (15% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,094. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.6% and unemployment is 1.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $277,000 (36% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,349; owner occupancy is 75.6%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Litchfield County, so 06779 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 06779
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oakville, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06779.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 06779, Oakville, 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
8,324
Population
8.3
Area (sq mi)
1,006
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06779?
45.2
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
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?
$95,798
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$47,094
Per Capita Income
2.6%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06779 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Oakville, 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)
$95,798 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Connecticut ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,814housing units
3,814
Total Housing Units
3,556
Occupied Units
258
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$277,000
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$1,349
Median Rent
1964
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
-2.2%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06779 have decreased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +13.8% | 152 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 170 |
| 2022 | +8.5% | 184 |
| 2023 | +25.2% | 231 |
| 2024 | -2.2% | 226 |
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 101 business establishments in ZIP 06779, employing approximately 979 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,651,000.
101
Businesses
979
Employees
$41.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 17 | 16.8% |
| Construction | 16 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 13.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 10.9% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 6.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.0% |
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 06779 vs 06704 →
ZIP 06779 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06708
Waterbury (06708)
29,418 residents
- 06704
Waterbury (06704)
25,139 residents
- 06716
Wolcott (06716)
16,680 residents
- 06706
Waterbury (06706)
14,324 residents
- 06795
Watertown (06795)
14,144 residents
- 06710 10,715
Waterbury (06710)
10,715 residents
- 06779 8,324
Oakville (06779)
8,324 residents
- 06787 7,975
Thomaston (06787)
7,975 residents
- 06762 7,561
Middlebury (06762)
7,561 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06779 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06779 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06762
Middlebury (06762)
$133,487 median income
- 06782
Plymouth (06782)
$124,708 median income
- 06716
Wolcott (06716)
$111,225 median income
- 06795
Watertown (06795)
$104,850 median income
- 06787
Thomaston (06787)
$103,102 median income
- 06779
Oakville (06779)
$95,798 median income
- 06708
Waterbury (06708)
$67,364 median income
- 06706 $52,242
Waterbury (06706)
$52,242 median income
- 06704 $48,718
Waterbury (06704)
$48,718 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06779 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06704 | Waterbury, CT | 25,139 | 2.6 mi |
| 06708 | Waterbury, CT | 29,418 | 3.2 mi |
| 06710 | Waterbury, CT | 10,715 | 2.6 mi |
| 06795 | Watertown, CT | 14,144 | 2.7 mi |
| 06702 | Waterbury, CT | 3,654 | 3.2 mi |
| 06787 | Thomaston, CT | 7,975 | 5.2 mi |
| 06782 | Plymouth, CT | 2,376 | 4.5 mi |
| 06762 | Middlebury, CT | 7,561 | 5.1 mi |
| 06716 | Wolcott, CT | 16,680 | 5.6 mi |
| 06706 | Waterbury, CT | 14,324 | 5.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06779, 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 (8,324 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 06779 in?
ZIP code 06779 (Oakville) 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 06779?
ZIP code 06779 in Oakville, CT has a population of 8,324 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06779?
The median household income in ZIP 06779 is $95,798, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06779?
The median home value in ZIP 06779 is $277,000, which is 0% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06779?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06779 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06779?
ZIP code 06779 has 101 business establishments employing approximately 979 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06779?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06779 are: Retail trade (17), Construction (16), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06779?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06779 decreased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 06779?
In ZIP code 06779, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.2% 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 06779?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06779 is 23.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06779?
In ZIP code 06779, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06779?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06779 is 2.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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