ZIP Code 06787 — Thomaston CDP, CT Demographics & Data

ZIP code 06787 covers Thomaston, CT in Litchfield County with a population of about 7,493.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 42.9 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.

Median household income in ZIP 06787 is about $103,843 — about 38% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 2.6%; unemployment rate near 1.8%; 35.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 2.2 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Construction, and Healthcare; about 8.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 7.1 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $259,800 — about 25% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $812 (about 30% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 80.9% (about 15.5 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 06787 in Thomaston, CT, a household would need roughly $72,000 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 $1,669. That sits below the local median household income ($103,843), 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 normals for Thomaston CDP, CT show little to no average snow and around 53.5 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 414 for ZIP 06787 (Thomaston CDP, 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.