| ZIP Code | 06785 |
|---|---|
| City | South Kent |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Northwest Hills County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 1,120 ft |
| Latitude | 41.708536 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.449546 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09160 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.2 yrs ↓ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 3.9% ▼ 61% below avg |
| College Grads | 69.7% ▲ 80% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 96 (14.8%) |
| Some College | 21 (3.2%) |
| Associates | 79 (12.2%) |
| Bachelors | 25 (3.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 426 (65.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $116,648 ▲ 53% above avg ↑ 70% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $730,900 ▲ 162% above avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 471 |
| Vacant Units | 132 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 471 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 132 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
ZIP code 06785 is located in South Kent, Connecticut, within Northwest Hills County. With a population of 943, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.2 years. Economically, 06785 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $116,648 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06785 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $730,900 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 77.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 06785 is primarily White (94.27%). Residents are highly educated — 69.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.9%. Household income has grown by 70% since 2019.
About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 06785 in South Kent, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 943 residents, a median household income of $116,648, and a median home value of $730,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.