| ZIP Code | 06791 |
|---|---|
| City | Harwinton |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Northwest Hills County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 709 ft |
| Latitude | 41.761345 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.060443 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09160 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 4.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.1% ▲ 29% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 30 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,022 (26.2%) |
| Some College | 412 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 482 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 459 (11.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,497 (38.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $108,382 ▲ 42% above avg ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $344,900 ▲ 24% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,574/mo ↑ 67% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,326 |
| Vacant Units | 160 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,326 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 160 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
ZIP code 06791 is located in Harwinton, Connecticut, within Northwest Hills County. With a population of 5,565, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.3 years. Economically, 06791 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $108,382 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06791 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $344,900 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,574 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 91.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 11% since 2019.
The population of 06791 is primarily White (91.63%). Residents are well-educated — 50.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.0%. Household income has declined by 3% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06791 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 06791 in Harwinton, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,565 residents, a median household income of $108,382, and a median home value of $344,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.