| ZIP Code | 06071 |
|---|---|
| City | Somers |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Capitol Region County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 300 ft |
| Latitude | 41.992633 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.453725 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09110 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.68 |
| Below Poverty | 1.7% ▼ 83% below avg |
| College Grads | 52.2% ▲ 35% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 32% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 51 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,041 (29.1%) |
| Some College | 495 (7.1%) |
| Associates | 768 (11%) |
| Bachelors | 857 (12.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,800 (39.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $115,833 ▲ 52% above avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $379,300 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,069/mo ↓ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,634 |
| Vacant Units | 154 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,634 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 154 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
ZIP code 06071 is located in Somers, Connecticut, within Capitol Region County. With a population of 10,554, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.3 years. Economically, 06071 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $115,833 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06071 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $379,300 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,069 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 06071 is primarily White (83.98%). Residents are well-educated — 52.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.7%. Household income has grown by 7% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06071 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 06071 in Somers, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,554 residents, a median household income of $115,833, and a median home value of $379,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.