ZIP Code 06784
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Sherman · Fairfield County · Connecticut
- Population
- 3,689
- Median income
- $116,750
- Median home value
- $492,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 60.1%
- Land area
- 60.1 sq mi
61/sq mi
▲ 53% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 77% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 60.2
New York
ZIP code 06784 in Sherman, Connecticut has a population of 3,689. The median household income is $116,750, which is 53% above the national average. Median home value is $492,700, 77% above the US average. 60.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06784 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 60.1 square miles in Sherman, Fairfield County, Connecticut. The area is home to 3,689 residents, producing a population density of 61 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 06784 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06784 sits at $116,750 (3% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $104,630. The poverty rate stands at 2.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $492,700 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $2,276 per month, and 94.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06784 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.2, and the average commute is 40 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfield County, so you can benchmark 06784 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 06784
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06784.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance 6
Finance and insurance
6 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06784, Sherman, 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
3,689
Population
60.1
Area (sq mi)
61
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06784?
60.2
Median Age
54.7%
Male
45.3%
Female
7.9%
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?
$116,750
Median Household Income
+3% vs state
$104,630
Per Capita Income
2.2%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
40.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
1,948
Total Housing Units
1,611
Occupied Units
337
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$492,700
Median Home Value
+13% vs state
$2,276
Median Rent
1975
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
+3.1%
YoY Change (2024)
204
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+104%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06784 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 144 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 165 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 189 |
| 2023 | +4.7% | 198 |
| 2024 | +3.1% | 204 |
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 79 business establishments in ZIP 06784, employing approximately 327 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,255,000.
79
Businesses
327
Employees
$20.3M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 16 | 20.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 17.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 7.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 6.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 5.1% |
| Information | 4 | 5.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.8% |
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 06784 vs 06755 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06755 | Gaylordsville, CT | 1,133 | 5.0 mi |
| 12564 | Pawling, NY | 7,338 | 4.7 mi |
| 06812 | New Fairfield, CT | 13,881 | 6.3 mi |
| 06776 | New Milford, CT | 26,889 | 4.4 mi |
| 12594 | Wingdale, NY | 4,275 | 6.8 mi |
| 06785 | South Kent, CT | 686 | 8.8 mi |
| 12563 | Patterson, NY | 8,084 | 7.5 mi |
| 06752 | Bridgewater, CT | 1,735 | 8.1 mi |
| 06804 | Brookfield, CT | 16,466 | 9.4 mi |
| 12522 | Dover Plains, NY | 5,172 | 11.1 mi |
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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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