| ZIP Code | 06716 |
|---|---|
| City | Wolcott |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Naugatuck Valley County |
| Area Code | 203/475 |
| Elevation | 811 ft |
| Latitude | 41.59503 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.968514 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09140 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 1.5% ▼ 85% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.2% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 34% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 181 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,823 (25.8%) |
| Some College | 952 (8.7%) |
| Associates | 1,823 (16.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,201 (11%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,973 (36.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $114,529 ▲ 50% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $299,400 ≈ Avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,650/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,337 |
| Vacant Units | 316 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,337 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 316 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
ZIP code 06716 is located in Wolcott, Connecticut, within Naugatuck Valley County. With a population of 16,058, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.1 years. Economically, 06716 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $114,529 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06716 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $299,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,650 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 06716 is primarily White (84.29%). 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 1.5%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06716 stands at 3.2%, which is 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 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 06716 in Wolcott, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,058 residents, a median household income of $114,529, and a median home value of $299,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.