West Cornwall, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06796
Litchfield County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,009
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $106,618
- Median income Above-median income area
- $485,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Cornwall pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06796 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 06796 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Cornwall, Litchfield County, Connecticut, home to just 1,009 residents across 96.1 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06796 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,618 (6% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $72,969. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 9.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $485,000 (12% above the average Connecticut ZIP) and median rent is $2,227; 88.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Litchfield County, so 06796 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 06796
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Cornwall, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06796.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 06796, West Cornwall, 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
1,009
Population
96.1
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06796?
59.5
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
4.4%
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?
$106,618
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$72,969
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 06796 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
West Cornwall, 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)
$106,618 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
604housing units
604
Total Housing Units
382
Occupied Units
222
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$485,000
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$2,227
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 06796, employing approximately 378 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,556,000.
30
Businesses
378
Employees
$8.6M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 20.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 4 | 13.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 10.0% |
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 06796 vs 06031 →
ZIP 06796 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06759
Litchfield (06759)
5,720 residents
- 06756
Goshen (06756)
2,853 residents
- 06069
Sharon (06069)
2,535 residents
- 06039 1,942
Lakeville (06039)
1,942 residents
- 06058 1,787
Norfolk (06058)
1,787 residents
- 06754 1,699
Cornwall Bridge (06754)
1,699 residents
- 06068 1,612
Salisbury (06068)
1,612 residents
- 06750 1,446
Bantam (06750)
1,446 residents
- 06031 1,287
Falls Village (06031)
1,287 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06796 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06796 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06756
Goshen (06756)
$160,815 median income
- 06068
Salisbury (06068)
$123,552 median income
- 06754
Cornwall Bridge (06754)
$121,591 median income
- 06031
Falls Village (06031)
$106,875 median income
- 06796
West Cornwall (06796)
$106,618 median income
- 06759
Litchfield (06759)
$105,957 median income
- 06039
Lakeville (06039)
$104,859 median income
- 06069
Sharon (06069)
$101,067 median income
- 06058
Norfolk (06058)
$91,548 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06796 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06031 | Falls Village, CT | 1,287 | 6.1 mi |
| 06756 | Goshen, CT | 2,853 | 5.2 mi |
| 06754 | Cornwall Bridge, CT | 1,699 | 6.9 mi |
| 06069 | Sharon, CT | 2,535 | 6.0 mi |
| 06039 | Lakeville, CT | 1,942 | 8.0 mi |
| 06024 | East Canaan, CT | 647 | 10.2 mi |
| 06750 | Bantam, CT | 1,446 | 10.8 mi |
| 06759 | Litchfield, CT | 5,720 | 9.9 mi |
| 06068 | Salisbury, CT | 1,612 | 10.9 mi |
| 06058 | Norfolk, CT | 1,787 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06796, 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 (1,009 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 06796 in?
ZIP code 06796 (West Cornwall) 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 06796?
ZIP code 06796 in West Cornwall, CT has a population of 1,009 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06796?
The median household income in ZIP 06796 is $106,618, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06796?
The median home value in ZIP 06796 is $485,000, which is 74% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06796?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06796 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06796?
ZIP code 06796 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 378 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06796?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06796 are: Retail trade (6), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5), Construction (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06796?
In ZIP code 06796, 76.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.0% 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 06796?
In ZIP code 06796, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06796?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06796 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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