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Harwinton, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06791

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

5,666
71/sq mi
$129,762
Median income
$351,700
Median home value
40.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Harwinton pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
71
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06791 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06791 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harwinton, Litchfield County, Connecticut, home to 5,666 residents across 79.9 square miles, a density of 71 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06791 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,762 (15% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $57,493. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.0%. The typical home here is valued at $351,700 (19% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,504 monthly, and 93.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 26 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 06791 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 06791

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harwinton, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06791.

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 06791, Harwinton, 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

5,666

Population

79.9

Area (sq mi)

71

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06791?

46.2

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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?

$129,762

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$57,493

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06791 ranks nationally

Harwinton, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$129,762 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,285

Total Housing Units

2,158

Occupied Units

127

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.0%
Renter 7.0%

$351,700

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,504

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

-6.8%

YoY Change (2024)

184

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+84%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06791 have decreased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 141
2021 +13.8% 161
2022 +15.9% 186
2023 +5.8% 197
2024 -6.8% 184

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 88 business establishments in ZIP 06791, employing approximately 890 people with a combined annual payroll of $72,989,000.

88

Businesses

890

Employees

$73.0M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 31 35.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 10.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 10.2%
Manufacturing 6 6.8%
Health care and social assistance 6 6.8%
Retail trade 5 5.7%
Accommodation and food services 5 5.7%
Other services (except public administration) 5 5.7%

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 06791 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 06791 ranks #8 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 06791 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 06791 ranks #2 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
06778 Northfield, CT 1,378 4.1 mi
06013 Burlington, CT 9,326 5.1 mi
06782 Plymouth, CT 2,376 7.0 mi
06787 Thomaston, CT 7,975 6.0 mi
06786 Terryville, CT 9,867 6.3 mi
06057 New Hartford, CT 6,707 6.7 mi
06790 Torrington, CT 36,482 6.8 mi
06010 Bristol, CT 60,448 7.9 mi
06795 Watertown, CT 14,144 10.0 mi
06763 Morris, CT 2,033 8.6 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 Harwinton, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06791 in? ▼
ZIP code 06791 (Harwinton) 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 06791? ▼
ZIP code 06791 in Harwinton, CT has a population of 5,666 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06791? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06791 is $129,762, which is 70% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06791? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06791 is $351,700, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06791? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06791 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06791? ▼
ZIP code 06791 has 88 business establishments employing approximately 890 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06791? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06791 are: Construction (31), Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06791? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06791 decreased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. 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 06791? ▼
In ZIP code 06791, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.0% 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 06791? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06791 is 25.6 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 06791? ▼
In ZIP code 06791, approximately 93.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06791? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06791 is 4.8% 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.