| ZIP Code | 06470 |
|---|---|
| City | Newtown |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Western Connecticut County |
| Area Code | 203/475 |
| Elevation | 445 ft |
| Latitude | 41.395083 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.317663 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09190 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.81 |
| Below Poverty | 3.3% ▼ 67% below avg |
| College Grads | 62.7% ▲ 62% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 75 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,143 (20.8%) |
| Some College | 726 (7.1%) |
| Associates | 896 (8.7%) |
| Bachelors | 810 (7.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,634 (54.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $149,933 ▲ 96% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $514,900 ▲ 85% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,000/mo ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,577 |
| Vacant Units | 207 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.81 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,577 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 207 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.81 |
ZIP code 06470 is located in Newtown, Connecticut, within Western Connecticut County. With a population of 15,576, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.1 years. Economically, 06470 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $149,933 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06470 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $514,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,000 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 06470 is primarily White (80.21%). Residents are highly educated — 62.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.3%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06470 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 06470 in Newtown, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 15,576 residents, a median household income of $149,933, and a median home value of $514,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.