Washington Depot, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06794
Litchfield County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,065
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $96,979
- Median income Above-median income area
- $733,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Washington Depot pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06794 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 06794 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington Depot, Litchfield County, Connecticut, home to just 1,065 residents across 35.1 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06794 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,979 (14% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $75,711. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.7% and unemployment is 2.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $733,100 (69% above the average Connecticut ZIP), while 73.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,294.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Litchfield County, so 06794 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 06794
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington Depot, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06794.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 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 06794, Washington Depot, 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
1,065
Population
35.1
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06794?
49.0
Median Age
43.4%
Male
56.6%
Female
11.3%
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?
$96,979
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$75,711
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 06794 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Washington Depot, 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)
$96,979 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
629housing units
629
Total Housing Units
491
Occupied Units
138
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$733,100
Median Home Value
+69% vs state ZIP avg
$1,294
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 55 business establishments in ZIP 06794, employing approximately 476 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,039,000.
55
Businesses
476
Employees
$38.0M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 18.2% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 14.6% |
| Construction | 6 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 9.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 7.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 5.5% |
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 06794 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
- 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
- 06754 1,699
Cornwall Bridge (06754)
1,699 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 06794 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06794 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
- 06783
Roxbury (06783)
$123,864 median income
- 06754
Cornwall Bridge (06754)
$121,591 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 06794 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06793 | Washington, CT | 1,140 | 2.3 mi |
| 06777 | New Preston Marble Dale, CT | 1,733 | 3.1 mi |
| 06758 | Lakeside, CT | 354 | 4.6 mi |
| 06783 | Roxbury, CT | 2,228 | 6.7 mi |
| 06751 | Bethlehem, CT | 3,577 | 5.8 mi |
| 06750 | Bantam, CT | 1,446 | 5.9 mi |
| 06776 | New Milford, CT | 26,889 | 5.8 mi |
| 06754 | Cornwall Bridge, CT | 1,699 | 8.6 mi |
| 06763 | Morris, CT | 2,033 | 6.9 mi |
| 06752 | Bridgewater, CT | 1,735 | 9.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06794, 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 (1,065 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 06794 in?
ZIP code 06794 (Washington Depot) 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 06794?
ZIP code 06794 in Washington Depot, CT has a population of 1,065 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06794?
The median household income in ZIP 06794 is $96,979, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06794?
The median home value in ZIP 06794 is $733,100, which is 164% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06794?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06794 is White at 78.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06794?
ZIP code 06794 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 476 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06794?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06794 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (10), Retail trade (8), Construction (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06794?
In ZIP code 06794, 74.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.8% 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 06794?
In ZIP code 06794, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06794?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06794 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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