| ZIP Code | 06712 |
|---|---|
| City | Prospect |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Naugatuck Valley County |
| Area Code | 203 |
| Elevation | 826 ft |
| Latitude | 41.499247 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.975634 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09140 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.85 |
| Below Poverty | 2.3% ▼ 77% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.2% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.2% ▼ 76% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 25 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,998 (29.7%) |
| Some College | 911 (13.5%) |
| Associates | 624 (9.3%) |
| Bachelors | 667 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,509 (37.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $125,556 ▲ 65% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $350,700 ▲ 26% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,888/mo ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,546 |
| Vacant Units | 270 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.85 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,546 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 270 |
| Owner Occupied | 94.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 5.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.85 |
ZIP code 06712 is located in Prospect, Connecticut, within Naugatuck Valley County. With a population of 9,414, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.2 years. Economically, 06712 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $125,556 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06712 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $350,700 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,888 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 94.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 06712 is primarily White (83.82%). Residents are well-educated — 47.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.3%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06712 stands at 1.2%, which is well below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 06712 in Prospect, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,414 residents, a median household income of $125,556, and a median home value of $350,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.