County

Litchfield County, CT

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Connecticut

👥2,755Population
💰$86,210Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂49.4Median Age
🏠$454,482Median Home Value▲ 63% above avg
🎓65.3%College Grads▲ 69% above avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.5% Female 56.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.5%Hispanic: 14.5%Black: 0.7%Asian: 3%Other: 1.6%Race
White81.5%
Hispanic14.5%
Black0.7%
Asian3.0%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads65.3% ▲ 69% above avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
HS Graduate444 (22.3%)
Some College71 (3.6%)
Associates180 (9%)
Bachelors207 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree1,092 (54.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.3%Some College: 3.6%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 54.8%Edu
HS Grad22.3%
Some College3.6%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate54.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
1%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
53%
Over $500k
35%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,210 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$454,481 ▲ 63% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,359/mo
Total Housing Units1,486
Vacant Units416

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
61%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
60%
About Litchfield County, CT

Litchfield County is located in Connecticut and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,755 residents. With a median age of 49.36, it is a mature county.

Litchfield County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $86,209 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.1%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 13.4% is above the national average.

Housing in Litchfield County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $454,481 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,359. Homeownership rates are high at 82.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Litchfield County are primarily White (81.49%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 65.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.

Litchfield County, CT is a middle-income area in Connecticut. The 2 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Litchfield County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
06777 New Preston Marble Dale 1,802 $93,203 $450,400 — 8.0% 67.9%
06794 Washington Depot 953 $72,986 $462,200 $1,359 2.6% 60.5%

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