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Torrington, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06790

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

36,482
339/sq mi
$70,912
Median income
$215,600
Median home value
24.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Torrington pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
339
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06790 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06790 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Torrington, Litchfield County, Connecticut, with 36,482 residents across 107.7 square miles, a density of 339 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06790 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,912 (37% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $39,083. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. Median home value sits at $215,600 (50% below the state average), median rent at $1,169 a month, and owner-occupancy at 66.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 25 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 06790 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 06790

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Torrington, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06790.

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 06790, Torrington, 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

36,482

Population

107.7

Area (sq mi)

339

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06790?

43.0

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

14.6%

Foreign-Born

White 73.4%
African American 6.6%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%

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?

$70,912

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$39,083

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06790 ranks nationally

Torrington, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,912 48th percentile higher than 48% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.8%

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

What does housing look like?

16,933

Total Housing Units

15,406

Occupied Units

1,527

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.1%
Renter 33.9%

$215,600

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$1,169

Median Rent

1960

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

+10.1%

YoY Change (2024)

228

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+128%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06790 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 131
2021 +18.4% 155
2022 +17.6% 182
2023 +13.5% 207
2024 +10.1% 228

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 869 business establishments in ZIP 06790, employing approximately 13,812 people with a combined annual payroll of $768,331,000.

869

Businesses

13,812

Employees

$768.3M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 173 19.9%
Retail trade 137 15.8%
Accommodation and food services 101 11.6%
Construction 95 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 86 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 50 5.8%
Manufacturing 48 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 5.1%
Finance and insurance 34 3.9%
Wholesale trade 29 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.8%
Information 12 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 7 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.5%
Educational services 4 0.5%
Utilities 3 0.3%

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 06790 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 06790 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 06790 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 06790 ranks #null 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
06756 Goshen, CT 2,853 5.6 mi
06057 New Hartford, CT 6,707 6.3 mi
06778 Northfield, CT 1,378 8.9 mi
06791 Harwinton, CT 5,666 6.8 mi
06098 Winsted, CT 12,426 8.5 mi
06759 Litchfield, CT 5,720 7.1 mi
06058 Norfolk, CT 1,787 9.9 mi
06763 Morris, CT 2,033 10.7 mi
06750 Bantam, CT 1,446 10.6 mi
06065 Riverton, CT 882 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Litchfield County

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
06779 standard
Oakville, CT
Pop: 8,324

Related Areas

Litchfield County Torrington, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06790 in? ▼
ZIP code 06790 (Torrington) 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 06790? ▼
ZIP code 06790 in Torrington, CT has a population of 36,482 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06790? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06790 is $70,912, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06790? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06790 is $215,600, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06790? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06790 is White at 73.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06790? ▼
ZIP code 06790 has 869 business establishments employing approximately 13,812 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06790? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06790 are: Health care and social assistance (173), Retail trade (137), Accommodation and food services (101). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06790? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06790 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 06790? ▼
In ZIP code 06790, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% 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 06790? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06790 is 25.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06790? ▼
In ZIP code 06790, approximately 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06790? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06790 is 13.7% 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.