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ZIP Code 06782 — undefined, CT Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
2,098
Median Income
$97,222
+29% vs US avg
Home Value
$284,500
-18% vs US avg
Median Rent
$930
-20% vs US avg
Median Age
50.5 yrs
+30% vs US avg
City
N/A
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
ItalianIrishAmerican
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Location
Coordinates
41.6427, -73.0415
Elevation
505 ft
Land Area
7.5 sq mi
Water Area
0.2 sq mi (3% water)

At a glance

Population
2,098
Density
N/A
Median income
$97,222
+29% vs US avg
Home value
$284,500
-18% vs US avg
Median rent
$930
-20% vs US avg
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What to know about ZIP 06782

ZIP code 06782 covers CT in Litchfield County with a population of about 2,098.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 50.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 860, 959; U.S. House district CT-5; the HARTFORD & NEW HAVEN media market.

Income and economy in CT

Median household income in ZIP 06782 is about $97,222 — about 29% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 6.1%; unemployment rate near 1.8%; 27.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 5.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Construction, Education, and Retail trade; about 11.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 3.7 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 06782

Median home value is about $284,500 — about 18% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $930 (about 20% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 90.5% (about 25.1 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 06782 in CT, a household would need roughly $78,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,828. That sits below the local median household income ($97,222), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

Climate normals for CT show little to no average snow and around 53.5 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 116 for ZIP 06782 (CT) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport HFD (21.3 miles (34.2 km)) · University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus (6.0 miles (9.7 km)) · Weir Farm National Historical Park (34.1 miles (54.8 km)) · VA: Waterbury Outpatient Clinic (6.2 miles (9.9 km))

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