ZIP Code 06782

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Plymouth · Litchfield County · Connecticut

Population
2,376

122/sq mi

Median income
$124,708

▲ 63% vs US

higher than 92% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$326,700

▲ 17% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.0%

Median age 50.8

Land area
19.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 06782 in Plymouth, Connecticut has a population of 2,376. The median household income is $124,708, which is 63% above the national average. Median home value is $326,700, 17% above the US average. 29.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06782 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.5 square miles in Plymouth, Litchfield County, Connecticut. The area is home to 2,376 residents, producing a population density of 122 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 06782 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06782 sits at $124,708 (10% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $49,600. The poverty rate stands at 3.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $326,700 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,438 per month, and 90.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06782 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, 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 06782 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 06782

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06782.

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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 06782, Plymouth, 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

2,376

Population

19.5

Area (sq mi)

122

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06782?

50.8

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

6.6%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$124,708

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$49,600

Per Capita Income

3.0%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%

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

What does housing look like?

747

Total Housing Units

747

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.6%
Renter 9.4%

$326,700

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,438

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 06782, employing approximately 302 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,485,000.

37

Businesses

302

Employees

$16.5M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 18.9%
Retail trade 7 18.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 4 10.8%
Manufacturing 3 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 8.1%

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 06782 vs 06786 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
06786 Terryville, CT 9,867 2.0 mi
06787 Thomaston, CT 7,975 2.2 mi
06704 Waterbury, CT 25,139 4.8 mi
06710 Waterbury, CT 10,715 5.9 mi
06779 Oakville, CT 8,324 4.5 mi
06702 Waterbury, CT 3,654 6.7 mi
06791 Harwinton, CT 5,666 7.0 mi
06795 Watertown, CT 14,144 4.6 mi
06778 Northfield, CT 1,378 5.0 mi
06708 Waterbury, CT 29,418 7.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06782 in?
ZIP code 06782 (Plymouth) 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 06782?
ZIP code 06782 in Plymouth, CT has a population of 2,376 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06782?
The median household income in ZIP 06782 is $124,708, which is 63% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06782?
The median home value in ZIP 06782 is $326,700, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06782?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06782 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06782?
ZIP code 06782 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 302 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06782?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06782 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (7), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06782?
In ZIP code 06782, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% 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 06782?
In ZIP code 06782, approximately 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06782?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06782 is 3.0% 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 Plymouth, 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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