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Thomaston, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06787

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

7,975
252/sq mi
$103,102
Median income
$282,900
Median home value
33.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Thomaston pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
252
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06787 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06787 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Thomaston, Litchfield County, Connecticut, home to 7,975 residents across 31.7 square miles, a density of 252 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06787 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,102 (9% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $56,519. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.6%. Median home value sits at $282,900 (35% below the state average), median rent at $1,037 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 27 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 06787 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 06787

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thomaston, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06787.

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 06787, Thomaston, 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

7,975

Population

31.7

Area (sq mi)

252

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06787?

41.1

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 82.1%
African American 2.6%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

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?

$103,102

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$56,519

Per Capita Income

2.3%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06787 ranks nationally

Thomaston, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,102 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,362

Total Housing Units

3,102

Occupied Units

260

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.7%
Renter 22.3%

$282,900

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$1,037

Median Rent

1961

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

+2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06787 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 133
2021 +14.2% 152
2022 +10.5% 168
2023 +22.0% 205
2024 +2.4% 209

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 208 business establishments in ZIP 06787, employing approximately 2,576 people with a combined annual payroll of $164,462,000.

208

Businesses

2,576

Employees

$164.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 37 17.8%
Retail trade 28 13.5%
Manufacturing 27 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 26 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 24 11.5%
Health care and social assistance 19 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.4%
Finance and insurance 7 3.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 3.4%
Wholesale trade 6 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.9%

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 06787 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 06787 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 06787 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 06787 ranks #5 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
06782 Plymouth, CT 2,376 2.2 mi
06778 Northfield, CT 1,378 3.0 mi
06786 Terryville, CT 9,867 3.7 mi
06779 Oakville, CT 8,324 5.2 mi
06795 Watertown, CT 14,144 4.0 mi
06791 Harwinton, CT 5,666 6.0 mi
06704 Waterbury, CT 25,139 6.4 mi
06763 Morris, CT 2,033 6.2 mi
06708 Waterbury, CT 29,418 8.4 mi
06710 Waterbury, CT 10,715 7.3 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 Thomaston, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06787 in? ▼
ZIP code 06787 (Thomaston) 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 06787? ▼
ZIP code 06787 in Thomaston, CT has a population of 7,975 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06787? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06787 is $103,102, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06787? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06787 is $282,900, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06787? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06787 is White at 82.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06787? ▼
ZIP code 06787 has 208 business establishments employing approximately 2,576 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06787? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06787 are: Construction (37), Retail trade (28), Manufacturing (27). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06787? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06787 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 06787? ▼
In ZIP code 06787, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.9% 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 06787? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06787 is 26.6 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 06787? ▼
In ZIP code 06787, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06787? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06787 is 2.3% 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.