City

Newtown, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Western Connecticut County  ·  Connecticut

👥15,576Population
💰$149,933Median HH Income▲ 96% above avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$514,900Median Home Value▲ 85% above avg
🎓62.7%College Grads▲ 62% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.2%Hispanic: 12.2%Black: 2.2%Asian: 1.9%Other: 2.9%Race
White80.2%
Hispanic12.2%
Black2.2%
Asian1.9%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty3.3% ▼ 67% below avg
College Grads62.7% ▲ 62% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma75 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,143 (20.8%)
Some College726 (7.1%)
Associates896 (8.7%)
Bachelors810 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree5,634 (54.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 20.8%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 54.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad20.8%
Some College7.1%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate54.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
52%

Financials

Median HH Income$149,933 ▲ 96% above avg
Median Home Value$514,900 ▲ 85% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,000/mo
Total Housing Units5,577
Vacant Units207

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
40%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
54%
About Newtown, CT

Newtown is a city in Connecticut, located in Western Connecticut County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,576 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Newtown is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $149,933 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Newtown is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $514,900, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,000 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newtown is highly educated. 62.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.21%).

Newtown, CT offers residents above-average earning potential within Connecticut.

ZIP Codes in Newtown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06470 15,576 $149,933 $514,900 $2,000 4.1% 62.7% 87.5%