ZIP Code 06798
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Woodbury · Litchfield County · Connecticut
- Population
- 9,984
- Median income
- $131,480
- Median home value
- $469,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 50.3%
- Land area
- 94.2 sq mi
106/sq mi
▲ 72% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▲ 69% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
Median age 51.4
New York
ZIP code 06798 in Woodbury, Connecticut has a population of 9,984. The median household income is $131,480, which is 72% above the national average. Median home value is $469,900, 69% above the US average. 50.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06798 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 94.2 square miles in Woodbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut. The area is home to 9,984 residents, producing a population density of 106 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 06798 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06798 sits at $131,480 (16% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $59,371. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $469,900 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $1,563 per month, and 77.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06798 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Litchfield County, so you can benchmark 06798 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 06798
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06798.
- Construction
Construction
41 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06798, Woodbury, CT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
9,984
Population
94.2
Area (sq mi)
106
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06798?
51.4
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
7.9%
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?
$131,480
Median Household Income
+16% vs state
$59,371
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
35.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
4,755
Total Housing Units
4,373
Occupied Units
382
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$469,900
Median Home Value
+8% vs state
$1,563
Median Rent
1979
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
+8.2%
YoY Change (2024)
194
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+94%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06798 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.7% | 130 |
| 2021 | +16.2% | 151 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 166 |
| 2023 | +8.3% | 179 |
| 2024 | +8.2% | 194 |
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 258 business establishments in ZIP 06798, employing approximately 1,687 people with a combined annual payroll of $77,808,000.
258
Businesses
1,687
Employees
$77.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 41 | 15.9% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 15.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 11.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.3% |
| Information | 6 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.3% |
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 06798 vs 06751 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06751 | Bethlehem, CT | 3,577 | 5.3 mi |
| 06783 | Roxbury, CT | 2,228 | 4.8 mi |
| 06488 | Southbury, CT | 19,904 | 6.2 mi |
| 06762 | Middlebury, CT | 7,561 | 4.9 mi |
| 06763 | Morris, CT | 2,033 | 9.0 mi |
| 06795 | Watertown, CT | 14,144 | 5.9 mi |
| 06758 | Lakeside, CT | 354 | 8.1 mi |
| 06793 | Washington, CT | 1,140 | 6.3 mi |
| 06708 | Waterbury, CT | 29,418 | 7.3 mi |
| 06779 | Oakville, CT | 8,324 | 6.9 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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