| ZIP Code | 06078 |
|---|---|
| City | Suffield |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Capitol Region County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 130 ft |
| Latitude | 41.991585 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.651762 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09110 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.7 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 3.7% ▼ 63% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.9% ▲ 44% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 31% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 58 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,516 (20.7%) |
| Some College | 792 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 864 (11.8%) |
| Bachelors | 709 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,386 (46.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $120,345 ▲ 58% above avg ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $415,400 ▲ 49% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,425/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,174 |
| Vacant Units | 228 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,174 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 228 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 06078 is located in Suffield, Connecticut, within Capitol Region County. With a population of 10,751, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.7 years. Economically, 06078 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $120,345 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06078 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $415,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,425 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 06078 is primarily White (82.27%). Residents are well-educated — 55.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.7%. Household income has grown by 6% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06078 stands at 6.4%, which is above the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 06078 in Suffield, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,751 residents, a median household income of $120,345, and a median home value of $415,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.