City

Thomaston, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Naugatuck Valley County  ·  Connecticut

👥7,493Population
💰$103,843Median HH Income▲ 36% above avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$259,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓45.9%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.6%Hispanic: 8.8%Black: 2%Asian: 2%Other: 7.5%Race
White79.6%
Hispanic8.8%
Black2.0%
Asian2.0%
Other7.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty2.6% ▼ 74% below avg
College Grads45.9% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,681 (32.7%)
Some College437 (8.5%)
Associates653 (12.7%)
Bachelors450 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree1,910 (37.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 37.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College8.5%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate37.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,843 ▲ 36% above avg
Median Home Value$259,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,008/mo
Total Housing Units3,341
Vacant Units298

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Thomaston, CT

Thomaston is a city in Connecticut, located in Naugatuck Valley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,493 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Thomaston is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,843 is above the national average. Approximately 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Thomaston is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $259,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,008 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thomaston is well-educated. 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thomaston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06787 7,493 $103,843 $259,800 $1,008 1.8% 45.9% 80.9%