ZIP Code 06787

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Thomaston · Litchfield County · Connecticut

Population
7,975

252/sq mi

Median income
$103,102

▲ 35% vs US

higher than 83% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$282,900

▲ 2% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
33.9%

Median age 41.1

Land area
31.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 06787 in Thomaston, Connecticut has a population of 7,975. The median household income is $103,102, which is 35% above the national average. Median home value is $282,900, 2% above the US average. 33.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06787 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.7 square miles in Thomaston, Litchfield County, Connecticut. The area is home to 7,975 residents, producing a population density of 252 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 06787 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06787 sits at $103,102 (9% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $56,519. The poverty rate stands at 2.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $282,900 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $1,037 per month, and 77.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06787 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Litchfield County, so you can benchmark 06787 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 06787

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,975

Population

31.7

Area (sq mi)

252

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 06787 vs 06782 →

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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Thomaston, 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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