| ZIP Code | 06478 |
|---|---|
| City | Oxford |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Naugatuck Valley County |
| Area Code | 203/475 |
| Elevation | 751 ft |
| Latitude | 41.444033 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.148235 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09140 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 2.4% ▼ 76% below avg |
| College Grads | 57.6% ▲ 49% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 38% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 77 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,949 (21.2%) |
| Some College | 929 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 940 (10.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,052 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,241 (46.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $125,563 ▲ 65% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $454,900 ▲ 63% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,411/mo |
| Total Units | 5,091 |
| Vacant Units | 162 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,091 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 162 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 06478 is located in Oxford, Connecticut, within Naugatuck Valley County. With a population of 12,870, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.3 years. Economically, 06478 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $125,563 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06478 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $454,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,411 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 91.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 06478 is primarily White (77.05%). Residents are well-educated — 57.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.4%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06478 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 06478 in Oxford, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,870 residents, a median household income of $125,563, and a median home value of $454,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.