| ZIP Code | 06804 |
|---|---|
| City | Brookfield |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Western Connecticut County |
| Area Code | 203/475 |
| Elevation | 500 ft |
| Latitude | 41.463218 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.393311 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09190 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.68 |
| Below Poverty | 5.6% ▼ 44% below avg |
| College Grads | 60.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 32% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 36 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,787 (22.7%) |
| Some College | 794 (6.5%) |
| Associates | 1,217 (9.9%) |
| Bachelors | 823 (6.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,637 (54%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $142,826 ▲ 87% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $452,300 ▲ 62% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,920/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,063 |
| Vacant Units | 419 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,063 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 419 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
ZIP code 06804 is located in Brookfield, Connecticut, within Western Connecticut County. With a population of 17,871, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.8 years. Economically, 06804 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $142,826 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06804 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $452,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,920 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 06804 is primarily White (78.57%). Residents are highly educated — 60.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.6%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06804 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 06804 in Brookfield, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,871 residents, a median household income of $142,826, and a median home value of $452,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.