ZIP Code 06791 — Northwest Harwinton CDP, CT Demographics & Data

ZIP code 06791 covers Northwest Harwinton, CT in Litchfield County with a population of about 5,565.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 47.3 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 06791 is about $108,382 — about 44% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 4.0%; unemployment rate near 4.3%; 38.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 4.4 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Education; about 12.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 2.6 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 $344,900 — about even with the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,261 (about 8% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 91.5% (about 26.1 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 06791 in Northwest Harwinton, CT, a household would need roughly $95,000 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 $2,216. That sits below the local median household income ($108,382), 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 Northwest Harwinton CDP, CT show little to no average snow and around 54.3 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 307 for ZIP 06791 (Northwest Harwinton 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.