City

Torrington, CT

2 ZIP codes  ·  Northwest Hills County  ·  Connecticut

👥35,544Population
💰$69,720Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$196,100Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓36.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.7%Hispanic: 13.6%Black: 5.8%Asian: 3%Other: 4.3%Race
White72.7%
Hispanic13.6%
Black5.8%
Asian3.0%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads36.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma434 (1.8%)
HS Graduate8,941 (36.6%)
Some College3,101 (12.7%)
Associates3,124 (12.8%)
Bachelors2,494 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree6,355 (26%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 36.6%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 26%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad36.6%
Some College12.7%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate26.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.5%Renter: 33.5%Tenure
Owner66.5%
Renter33.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,720 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$196,100 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,101/mo
Total Housing Units17,109
Vacant Units1,911

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
56%
About Torrington, CT

Torrington is a city in Connecticut, located in Northwest Hills County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 35,544 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Torrington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,720 is near the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Torrington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $196,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,101 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Torrington is moderately educated. 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (72.7%).

Torrington, CT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Connecticut. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Torrington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06790 35,544 $69,720 $196,100 $1,101 6.9% 36.2% 66.5%

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