| ZIP Code | 06784 |
|---|---|
| City | Sherman |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Western Connecticut County |
| Area Code | 203/475 |
| Elevation | 508 ft |
| Latitude | 41.579418 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.49769 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09190 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 59.3 yrs ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.19 |
| Below Poverty | 2.9% ▼ 71% below avg |
| College Grads | 68.0% ▲ 76% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 390 (14.5%) |
| Some College | 126 (4.7%) |
| Associates | 347 (12.9%) |
| Bachelors | 150 (5.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,685 (62.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $106,313 ▲ 39% above avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $518,600 ▲ 86% above avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,740/mo ↓ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,971 |
| Vacant Units | 362 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,971 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 362 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
ZIP code 06784 is located in Sherman, Connecticut, within Western Connecticut County. With a population of 3,525, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 59.3 years. Economically, 06784 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $106,313 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06784 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $518,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,740 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 95.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 13% since 2019.
The population of 06784 is primarily White (84.40%). Residents are highly educated — 68.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.9%. Household income has grown by 7% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06784 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. A notably high share of workers — 37% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 57%.
Overall, ZIP code 06784 in Sherman, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,525 residents, a median household income of $106,313, and a median home value of $518,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.