City

Wolcott, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Naugatuck Valley County  ·  Connecticut

👥16,058Population
💰$114,529Median HH Income▲ 50% above avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$299,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓47.2%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.3%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 4.2%Asian: 0.9%Other: 7.1%Race
White84.3%
Hispanic3.5%
Black4.2%
Asian0.9%
Other7.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty1.5% ▼ 85% below avg
College Grads47.2% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma181 (1.7%)
HS Graduate2,823 (25.8%)
Some College952 (8.7%)
Associates1,823 (16.6%)
Bachelors1,201 (11%)
Graduate Degree3,973 (36.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 25.8%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 36.3%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad25.8%
Some College8.7%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate36.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87%Renter: 13%Tenure
Owner87.0%
Renter13.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$114,529 ▲ 50% above avg
Median Home Value$299,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,650/mo
Total Housing Units6,337
Vacant Units316

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
54%
About Wolcott, CT

Wolcott is a city in Connecticut, located in Naugatuck Valley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,058 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Wolcott is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $114,529 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wolcott is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $299,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,650 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wolcott is well-educated. 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wolcott
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06716 16,058 $114,529 $299,400 $1,650 3.2% 47.2% 87.0%