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Roxbury, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06783

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

2,228
33/sq mi
$123,864
Median income
$714,500
Median home value
65.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Roxbury pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06783 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06783 covers 66.9 square miles in Roxbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,228 residents on file, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06783 skews affluent, with a median household income of $123,864 (10% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $107,183. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $714,500 (65% above the state average) with median rent at $1,713 per month, and 82.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.7, and the average commute is 37 minutes. To put 06783 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Litchfield County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 06783

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roxbury, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06783.

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 06783, Roxbury, 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

2,228

Population

66.9

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06783?

54.7

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

15.6%

Foreign-Born

White 84.8%
African American 6.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

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?

$123,864

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$107,183

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

36.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06783 ranks nationally

Roxbury, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$123,864 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 78.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,359

Total Housing Units

1,022

Occupied Units

337

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$714,500

Median Home Value

+65% vs state

$1,713

Median Rent

1981

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

+14.4%

YoY Change (2024)

192

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+92%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06783 have increased 14.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +4.7% 136
2020 +8.2% 147
2021 +9.4% 161
2022 +14.4% 184
2024 – 192

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 68 business establishments in ZIP 06783, employing approximately 267 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,894,000.

68

Businesses

267

Employees

$21.9M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 21 30.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 20.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 6 8.8%
Retail trade 4 5.9%
Information 4 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 06783 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 06783 ranks #6 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 06783 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 06783 ranks #4 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
06793 Washington, CT 1,140 5.3 mi
06752 Bridgewater, CT 1,735 3.8 mi
06798 Woodbury, CT 9,984 4.8 mi
06794 Washington Depot, CT 1,065 6.7 mi
06488 Southbury, CT 19,904 6.5 mi
06776 New Milford, CT 26,889 6.8 mi
06751 Bethlehem, CT 3,577 7.4 mi
06777 New Preston Marble Dale, CT 1,733 9.8 mi
06804 Brookfield, CT 16,466 7.7 mi
06758 Lakeside, CT 354 8.9 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 Roxbury, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06783 in? ▼
ZIP code 06783 (Roxbury) 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 06783? ▼
ZIP code 06783 in Roxbury, CT has a population of 2,228 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06783? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06783 is $123,864, which is 62% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06783? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06783 is $714,500, which is 157% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06783? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06783 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06783? ▼
ZIP code 06783 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 267 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06783? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06783 are: Construction (21), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (14), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06783? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06783 increased by 14.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 06783? ▼
In ZIP code 06783, 78.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.2% 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 06783? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06783 is 36.6 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 06783? ▼
In ZIP code 06783, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06783? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06783 is 3.7% 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.