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ZIP Code 06793
Litchfield County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,140
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $121,250
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,026,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Washington pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06793 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 06793 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, Litchfield County, Connecticut, home to just 1,140 residents across 36.7 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06793 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,250 (7% above the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $82,038. The poverty rate is 5.7%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,026,800 (136% above the average Connecticut ZIP), while 81.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,199.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Litchfield County, so 06793 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 06793
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06793.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Educational services 3
Educational services
3 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 06793, Washington, 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
1,140
Population
36.7
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06793?
59.0
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
7.4%
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?
$121,250
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$82,038
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 06793 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Washington, 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)
$121,250 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
595housing units
595
Total Housing Units
430
Occupied Units
165
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,026,800
Median Home Value
+136% vs state ZIP avg
$1,199
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 06793, employing approximately 600 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,391,000.
39
Businesses
600
Employees
$33.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 25.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 15.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 12.8% |
| Construction | 4 | 10.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 7.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 7.7% |
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 06793 vs 06794 →
ZIP 06793 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
- 06798 9,984
Woodbury (06798)
9,984 residents
- 06751 3,577
Bethlehem (06751)
3,577 residents
- 06783 2,228
Roxbury (06783)
2,228 residents
- 06763 2,033
Morris (06763)
2,033 residents
- 06752 1,735
Bridgewater (06752)
1,735 residents
- 06777 1,733
New Preston Marble Dale (06777)
1,733 residents
- 06750 1,446
Bantam (06750)
1,446 residents
- 06793 1,140
Washington (06793)
1,140 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06793 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06793 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06752
Bridgewater (06752)
$159,365 median income
- 06798
Woodbury (06798)
$131,480 median income
- 06783
Roxbury (06783)
$123,864 median income
- 06793
Washington (06793)
$121,250 median income
- 06763
Morris (06763)
$109,853 median income
- 06751
Bethlehem (06751)
$108,929 median income
- 06776
New Milford (06776)
$104,112 median income
- 06794
Washington Depot (06794)
$96,979 median income
- 06777
New Preston Marble Dale (06777)
$94,643 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06793 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06794 | Washington Depot, CT | 1,065 | 2.3 mi |
| 06751 | Bethlehem, CT | 3,577 | 4.0 mi |
| 06783 | Roxbury, CT | 2,228 | 5.3 mi |
| 06758 | Lakeside, CT | 354 | 4.0 mi |
| 06777 | New Preston Marble Dale, CT | 1,733 | 5.1 mi |
| 06750 | Bantam, CT | 1,446 | 6.6 mi |
| 06763 | Morris, CT | 2,033 | 6.2 mi |
| 06798 | Woodbury, CT | 9,984 | 6.3 mi |
| 06776 | New Milford, CT | 26,889 | 6.8 mi |
| 06752 | Bridgewater, CT | 1,735 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06793, 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 (1,140 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 06793 in?
ZIP code 06793 (Washington) 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 06793?
ZIP code 06793 in Washington, CT has a population of 1,140 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06793?
The median household income in ZIP 06793 is $121,250, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06793?
The median home value in ZIP 06793 is $1,026,800, which is 269% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06793?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06793 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06793?
ZIP code 06793 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 600 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06793?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06793 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (10), Accommodation and food services (6), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06793?
In ZIP code 06793, 84.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06793?
In ZIP code 06793, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06793?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06793 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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