Sherman, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06784
Fairfield County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,689
- 61/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $116,750
- Median income Above-median income area
- $492,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sherman pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 61
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06784 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 06784 (Sherman, CT) rose +3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 198.3 in 2023 to 204.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06784 covers 60.1 square miles in Sherman, Fairfield County, Connecticut (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,689 residents on file, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06784 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,750 (3% above the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $104,630. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.2% and unemployment is 3.8%. Median home value is $492,700 (13% above the average Connecticut ZIP) and median rent is $2,276; 94.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.2, and the average commute is 40 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfield County, so 06784 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 06784
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sherman, CT
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$104,630
Per Capita Income
2.2%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
40.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06784 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Sherman, 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)
$116,750 Top 39% higher than 61% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,948housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 06784 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06776
New Milford (06776)
26,889 residents
- 06804
Brookfield (06804)
16,466 residents
- 06812
New Fairfield (06812)
13,881 residents
- 12563 8,084
Patterson (12563)
8,084 residents
- 12564 7,338
Pawling (12564)
7,338 residents
- 12522 5,172
Dover Plains (12522)
5,172 residents
- 12594 4,275
Wingdale (12594)
4,275 residents
- 06784 3,689
Sherman (06784)
3,689 residents
- 06752 1,735
Bridgewater (06752)
1,735 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06784 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06784 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06755
Gaylordsville (06755)
$185,119 median income
- 06752
Bridgewater (06752)
$159,365 median income
- 06804
Brookfield (06804)
$148,945 median income
- 12594
Wingdale (12594)
$144,202 median income
- 06812
New Fairfield (06812)
$137,647 median income
- 06785
South Kent (06785)
$118,688 median income
- 06784
Sherman (06784)
$116,750 median income
- 12564
Pawling (12564)
$111,324 median income
- 06776
New Milford (06776)
$104,112 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06784 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06784, 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 (3,689 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 06784 in?
ZIP code 06784 (Sherman) is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Fairfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fairfield-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06784?
ZIP code 06784 in Sherman, CT has a population of 3,689 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06784?
The median household income in ZIP 06784 is $116,750, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06784?
The median home value in ZIP 06784 is $492,700, which is 77% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06784?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06784 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06784?
ZIP code 06784 has 79 business establishments employing approximately 327 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06784?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06784 are: Construction (16), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (14), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06784?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06784 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. 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 06784?
In ZIP code 06784, 73.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.1% 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 06784?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06784 is 40.1 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 06784?
In ZIP code 06784, approximately 94.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06784?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06784 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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