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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
$95,798
Median income
$277,000
Median home value
31.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $47,094. Local economic indicators show a 2.6% poverty rate alongside 1.7% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $277,000 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $1,349 per month, and 75.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Litchfield County, letting you compare 06779 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 06779

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oakville, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06779.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 06779?

45.2

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

10.4%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%

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

$47,094

Per Capita Income

2.6%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06779 ranks nationally

Oakville, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,798 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,814

Total Housing Units

3,556

Occupied Units

258

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.6%
Renter 24.4%

$277,000

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06779 ranks #7 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 06779 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 06779 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
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

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Pop: 36,482
06776 standard
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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 Oakville, CT Connecticut

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.