| ZIP Code | 06063 |
|---|---|
| City | Barkhamsted |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Northwest Hills County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 546 ft |
| Latitude | 41.935708 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.972921 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09160 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 4.6% ▼ 54% below avg |
| College Grads | 62.6% ▲ 62% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.1% ▲ 45% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 477 (20.3%) |
| Some College | 164 (7%) |
| Associates | 222 (9.4%) |
| Bachelors | 222 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,250 (53.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $126,432 ▲ 66% above avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $355,500 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,228/mo ↓ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,273 |
| Vacant Units | 66 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,273 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 66 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
ZIP code 06063 is located in Barkhamsted, Connecticut, within Northwest Hills County. With a population of 3,248, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.2 years. Economically, 06063 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $126,432 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06063 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $355,500 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,228 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 06063 is primarily White (91.93%). Residents are highly educated — 62.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.6%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06063 stands at 7.1%, which is above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 06063 in Barkhamsted, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,248 residents, a median household income of $126,432, and a median home value of $355,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.