Zip code 06716: Wolcott, Connecticut

Q: What city is zip code 06716?

06716 is assigned to Wolcott, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What is the population of 06716?

About 16,113 people live in 06716, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 06716?

The median household income in 06716 is $111,225.

Q: What zip codes are near 06716?

The closest zip codes to 06716 are 06444, 06479, 06705, 06704, 06467.

Residential delivery areaEastern Time

Population

16,113

Median household income

$111K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$325K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,464/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

20 sq mi

797 people/sq mi

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

About 06716

06716 is a suburban zip code in Wolcott, Connecticut, covering 20 sq mi of land. About 16,113 people live here, or 797 per square mile. The median resident is 44.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $111,225 a year, 38% above the national median of $80,734. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $325,300, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 88% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,464 a month.

37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and healthcare.

How 06716 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate88.3%
94th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%64th of 275 in CT
Median age44.6
84th
U.S. 38.9 · CT 41.1123rd of 277 in CT
Government workers19.6%
83rd
U.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%32nd of 276 in CT
Median household income$111,225
80th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · CT $95,781114th of 267 in CT
Self-employed workers12.2%
78th
U.S. 10% · CT 9.9%96th of 276 in CT
Per capita income$51,549
74th
U.S. $44,673 · CT $55,915167th of 277 in CT
Average commute30 min
74th
U.S. 26.4 min · CT 26.5 min73rd of 268 in CT
Median earnings per worker$56,967
71st
U.S. $49,666 · CT $57,739177th of 275 in CT
Healthcare workers10.9%
70th
U.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%104th of 276 in CT
Residents 65 and older18.9%
67th
U.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%153rd of 277 in CT
Bachelor's degree or higher36.9%
60th
U.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%179th of 277 in CT
Tech workers3.4%
60th
U.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%116th of 276 in CT
Median gross rent$1,464
54th
U.S. $1,413 · CT $1,488120th of 247 in CT
Median home value$325,300
48th
U.S. $332,700 · CT $366,900177th of 267 in CT
Rent-burdened renters49.8%
46th
U.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%135th of 267 in CT
Work from home11.1%
41st
U.S. 15.1% · CT 16%201st of 276 in CT
Broadband access91%
41st
U.S. 91% · CT 92.2%197th of 275 in CT
Foreign-born residents7.6%
41st
U.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%168th of 277 in CT
Population density797/sq mi
40th
U.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi126th of 277 in CT
Diversity index35.6
30th
U.S. 61.4 · CT 57132nd of 277 in CT
Housing vacancy4.4%
27th
U.S. 10.1% · CT 7%196th of 275 in CT
Residents under 1819.2%
26th
U.S. 22% · CT 20.2%138th of 277 in CT
Population16,113
25th
U.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,50885th of 277 in CT
Income inequality (Gini)0.405
24th
U.S. 0.483 · CT 0.499189th of 274 in CT
Veterans3.5%
20th
U.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%201st of 277 in CT
Unemployment rate3.2%
19th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%199th of 276 in CT
Uninsured rate1.5%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%224th of 276 in CT
Poverty rate1.8%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · CT 10%263rd of 276 in CT

Measure	06716	CT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CT
Homeownership rateStrength	88.3%	66.5%	65.2%	94th	64th of 275
Median age	44.6	41.1	38.9	84th	123rd of 277
Government workers	19.6%	13.1%	14.5%	83rd	32nd of 276
Median household incomeStrength	$111,225	$95,781	$80,734	80th	114th of 267
Self-employed workers	12.2%	9.9%	10%	78th	96th of 276
Per capita income	$51,549	$55,915	$44,673	74th	167th of 277
Average commute	30 min	26.5 min	26.4 min	74th	73rd of 268
Median earnings per worker	$56,967	$57,739	$49,666	71st	177th of 275
Healthcare workers	10.9%	10.4%	9.7%	70th	104th of 276
Residents 65 and older	18.9%	18.5%	17.2%	67th	153rd of 277
Bachelor's degree or higher	36.9%	42.5%	35.7%	60th	179th of 277
Tech workers	3.4%	3.6%	3.8%	60th	116th of 276
Median gross rent	$1,464	$1,488	$1,413	54th	120th of 247
Median home value	$325,300	$366,900	$332,700	48th	177th of 267
Rent-burdened renters	49.8%	52.6%	51.1%	46th	135th of 267
Work from home	11.1%	16%	15.1%	41st	201st of 276
Broadband access	91%	92.2%	91%	41st	197th of 275
Foreign-born residents	7.6%	15.7%	14.1%	41st	168th of 277
Population density	797/sq mi	749/sq mi	95/sq mi	40th	126th of 277
Diversity index	35.6	57	61.4	30th	132nd of 277
Housing vacancy	4.4%	7%	10.1%	27th	196th of 275
Residents under 18	19.2%	20.2%	22%	26th	138th of 277
Population	16,113	3,624,508	334,922,499	25th	85th of 277
Income inequality (Gini)	0.405	0.499	0.483	24th	189th of 274
Veterans	3.5%	4.7%	6.2%	20th	201st of 277
Unemployment rateStrength	3.2%	5.6%	5.2%	19th	199th of 276
Uninsured rateStrength	1.5%	5.4%	8.4%	3rd	224th of 276
Poverty rateStrength	1.8%	10%	12.5%	1st	263rd of 276

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

15%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

12%

35–44

17%

45–54

14%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

44.6

Under 18

19.2%

65 and over

18.9%

Race and ethnicity

White79%
Black7%
Hispanic4%
Asian2%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial8%

Diversity index

35.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

7.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

79.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

88%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 6,186
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 73.4%
Married couples: 55.1%
Living alone: 20.4%
Veterans (of adults): 3.5%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

12%

$50–75k

10%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

25%

$150–200k

12%

$200k+

19%

Median household income

06716

$111,225

Connecticut

$95,781

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$51,549

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

1.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

30.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.405

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

06716

$325,300

Connecticut

$366,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

06716

$1,464

Connecticut

$1,488

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

92%

2–4 units

0.5%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.2%

Housing units: 6,472
Owner-occupied: 88.3%
Vacant: 4.4%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 49.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 36.3%
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

79%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

0.1%

Walked

0.0%

Bicycle

Worked from home

11%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

23%

20–29

14%

30–44

29%

45–59

15%

60+

Average commute

30 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

71.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

13%

Office and admin

13%

Healthcare

11%

Construction and repair

Education

Sales

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Food service

Production

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

0.7%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.1%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

15%

Retail

13%

Manufacturing

12%

Education

12%

Construction

10%

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Information

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

0.3%

Agriculture and mining

0.1%

Median earnings per worker

$56,967

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	06716	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$75,921	$74,888
Service	$24,722	$26,804
Sales and office	$54,098	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$52,353	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,088	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

27%

Some college

21%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

23%

Graduate

14%

High school graduate or higher: 94.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 13.9%
Households with broadband: 91%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 75.3%
No internet access: 6.2%
Without health insurance: 1.5%
Limited-English households: 1.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Wolcott
State: Connecticut
Center point: 41.5950° N, 72.9685° W
Land area: 20 sq mi
Water area: 0.7 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 06716

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
06444	Marion, CT	2.9 mi	180	$139,830	$288,100
06479	Plantsville, CT	3.2 mi	10,286	$114,346	$359,000
06705	Waterbury, CT	3.4 mi	25,266	$53,954	$202,400
06704	Waterbury, CT	3.5 mi	31,713	$48,718	$192,000
06467	Milldale, CT	4.1 mi	405	—	—
06710	Waterbury, CT	4.4 mi	9,942	$37,191	$228,300
06702	Waterbury, CT	4.8 mi	2,946	$14,474	$286,100
06701	Waterbury, CT · PO box	5 mi	—	—	—
06703	Waterbury, CT · PO box	5 mi	—	—	—
06720	Waterbury, CT · PO box	5 mi	—	—	—
06721	Waterbury, CT · PO box	5 mi	—	—	—
06722	Waterbury, CT · PO box	5 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 06716

What city is zip code 06716?

06716 is assigned to Wolcott, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What is the population of 06716?

About 16,113 people live in 06716, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 06716 in?

06716 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 06716?

The median household income in 06716 is $111,225.

What zip codes are near 06716?

The closest zip codes to 06716 are 06444, 06479, 06705, 06704, 06467.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06716, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.