Zip code 06063: Barkhamsted, Connecticut

Q: What city is zip code 06063?

06063 is assigned to Barkhamsted, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What is the population of 06063?

About 3,328 people live in 06063, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 06063?

The median household income in 06063 is $121,705.

Q: What zip codes are near 06063?

The closest zip codes to 06063 are 06065, 06061, 06022, 06059, 06090.

Residential delivery areaEastern Time

Population

3,328

Median household income

$122K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$373K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,164/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

34 sq mi

97 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 06063

06063 is a small-town zip code in Barkhamsted, Connecticut, covering 34 sq mi of land. About 3,328 people live here, or 97 per square mile. The median resident is 49 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $121,705 a year, 51% above the national median of $80,734. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $373,100, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 92% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,164 a month.

55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.4 minutes each way, and 17% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; construction and repair; and business and finance.

How 06063 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate92.1%
98th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%32nd of 275 in CT
Median age49
94th
U.S. 38.9 · CT 41.158th of 277 in CT
Median earnings per worker$73,052
89th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · CT $57,73969th of 275 in CT
Veterans9.6%
88th
U.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%28th of 277 in CT
Residents 65 and older23%
87th
U.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%74th of 277 in CT
Median household income$121,705
86th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · CT $95,78189th of 267 in CT
Broadband access96.1%
86th
StrengthU.S. 91% · CT 92.2%76th of 275 in CT
Self-employed workers13.5%
85th
U.S. 10% · CT 9.9%74th of 276 in CT
Bachelor's degree or higher54.7%
84th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%79th of 277 in CT
Per capita income$57,549
82nd
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · CT $55,915131st of 277 in CT
Unemployment rate6.9%
79th
U.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%61st of 276 in CT
Government workers18.1%
77th
U.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%46th of 276 in CT
Work from home16.7%
68th
U.S. 15.1% · CT 16%124th of 276 in CT
Average commute28.4 min
65th
U.S. 26.4 min · CT 26.5 min102nd of 268 in CT
Median home value$373,100
58th
U.S. $332,700 · CT $366,900128th of 267 in CT
Median gross rent$1,164
34th
U.S. $1,413 · CT $1,488215th of 247 in CT
Housing vacancy4.8%
31st
U.S. 10.1% · CT 7%181st of 275 in CT
Tech workers1.4%
20th
U.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%216th of 276 in CT
Healthcare workers7.2%
18th
U.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%214th of 276 in CT
Residents under 1817.6%
17th
U.S. 22% · CT 20.2%185th of 277 in CT
Population density97/sq mi
13th
U.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi254th of 277 in CT
Foreign-born residents1.7%
10th
U.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%257th of 277 in CT
Diversity index12.3
6th
U.S. 61.4 · CT 57261st of 277 in CT
Population3,328
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,508205th of 277 in CT
Poverty rate3.8%
5th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · CT 10%201st of 276 in CT
Rent-burdened renters28.8%
4th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%229th of 267 in CT
Uninsured rate0.4%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%260th of 276 in CT
Income inequality (Gini)0.335
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · CT 0.499256th of 274 in CT

Measure	06063	CT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CT
Homeownership rateStrength	92.1%	66.5%	65.2%	98th	32nd of 275
Median age	49	41.1	38.9	94th	58th of 277
Median earnings per workerStrength	$73,052	$57,739	$49,666	89th	69th of 275
Veterans	9.6%	4.7%	6.2%	88th	28th of 277
Residents 65 and older	23%	18.5%	17.2%	87th	74th of 277
Median household incomeStrength	$121,705	$95,781	$80,734	86th	89th of 267
Broadband accessStrength	96.1%	92.2%	91%	86th	76th of 275
Self-employed workers	13.5%	9.9%	10%	85th	74th of 276
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	54.7%	42.5%	35.7%	84th	79th of 277
Per capita incomeStrength	$57,549	$55,915	$44,673	82nd	131st of 277
Unemployment rate	6.9%	5.6%	5.2%	79th	61st of 276
Government workers	18.1%	13.1%	14.5%	77th	46th of 276
Work from home	16.7%	16%	15.1%	68th	124th of 276
Average commute	28.4 min	26.5 min	26.4 min	65th	102nd of 268
Median home value	$373,100	$366,900	$332,700	58th	128th of 267
Median gross rent	$1,164	$1,488	$1,413	34th	215th of 247
Housing vacancy	4.8%	7%	10.1%	31st	181st of 275
Tech workers	1.4%	3.6%	3.8%	20th	216th of 276
Healthcare workers	7.2%	10.4%	9.7%	18th	214th of 276
Residents under 18	17.6%	20.2%	22%	17th	185th of 277
Population density	97/sq mi	749/sq mi	95/sq mi	13th	254th of 277
Foreign-born residents	1.7%	15.7%	14.1%	10th	257th of 277
Diversity index	12.3	57	61.4	6th	261st of 277
Population	3,328	3,624,508	334,922,499	5th	205th of 277
Poverty rateStrength	3.8%	10%	12.5%	5th	201st of 276
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	28.8%	52.6%	51.1%	4th	229th of 267
Uninsured rateStrength	0.4%	5.4%	8.4%	1st	260th of 276
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.335	0.499	0.483	1st	256th of 274

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

18–24

25–34

12%

35–44

15%

45–54

16%

55–64

16%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

17.6%

65 and over

23%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black0.0%
Hispanic6%
Asian0.2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.2%

Diversity index

12.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

73.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,321
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 78.9%
Married couples: 67.9%
Living alone: 19.3%
Veterans (of adults): 9.6%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

10%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

23%

$150–200k

19%

$200k+

20%

Median household income

06063

$121,705

Connecticut

$95,781

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$57,549

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

3.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

39.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.335

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

06063

$373,100

Connecticut

$366,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

06063

$1,164

Connecticut

$1,488

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

93%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,388
Owner-occupied: 92.1%
Vacant: 4.8%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 6.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 28.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 25%
Home value to income: 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.9%

Bicycle

Worked from home

17%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

32%

20–29

23%

30–44

19%

45–59

16%

60+

Average commute

28.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

69.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

15%

Construction and repair

13%

Business and finance

12%

Engineering and science

Sales

Management

Healthcare

Transportation and moving

Office and admin

Arts, media and sports

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Computer and math

Production

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

16%

Education

15%

Manufacturing

14%

Construction

14%

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Retail

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Information

Arts and recreation

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$73,052

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

13.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

14.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	06063	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$89,018	$74,888
Service	$58,611	$26,804
Sales and office	$76,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$71,042	$49,199
Production and transportation	$13,750	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

20%

Some college

14%

Associate's

Bachelor's

32%

Graduate

22%

High school graduate or higher: 96.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 54.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 22.4%
Households with broadband: 96.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 88%
No internet access: 2.3%
Without health insurance: 0.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Barkhamsted
State: Connecticut
Center point: 41.9357° N, 72.9729° W
Land area: 34 sq mi
Water area: 2.6 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Pleasant Valley (unincorporated)2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 06063

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
06065	Riverton, CT	3.2 mi	712	$124,207	$356,900
06061	Pine Meadow, CT	4.2 mi	312	$75,704	$180,500
06022	Collinsville, CT	5.4 mi	100	$250,000+	—
06059	North Canton, CT	5.4 mi	302	—	$470,500
06090	West Granby, CT	5.6 mi	1,136	$151,118	$444,400
06027	East Hartland, CT	5.6 mi	1,193	$115,938	$348,100
06020	Canton Center, CT	6 mi	0	—	—
06091	West Hartland, CT	6.3 mi	253	$68,500	$333,900
06019	Canton, CT	6.5 mi	9,742	$117,418	$390,400
06057	New Hartford, CT	6.7 mi	6,363	$117,906	$380,200
06021	Colebrook, CT	6.7 mi	1,494	$111,250	$342,800
06098	Winsted, CT	7 mi	10,263	$66,269	$247,900

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Questions about 06063

What city is zip code 06063?

06063 is assigned to Barkhamsted, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What is the population of 06063?

About 3,328 people live in 06063, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 06063 in?

06063 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 06063?

The median household income in 06063 is $121,705.

What zip codes are near 06063?

The closest zip codes to 06063 are 06065, 06061, 06022, 06059, 06090.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06063, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.