Zip code 06777: New Preston Marble Dale, Connecticut
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 06777
06777 is a small-town zip code in New Preston Marble Dale, Connecticut, covering 17 sq mi of land. About 1,771 people live here, or 104 per square mile. The median resident is 51.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $94,643 a year, 17% above the national median of $80,734. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $455,700, or 4.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.4 minutes each way, and 30% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; management; and cleaning and personal care. 22% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 06777 compares
- Broadband access98.2%98thStrengthU.S. 91% · CT 92.2%33rd of 275 in CT
- 98thU.S. 10% · CT 9.9%17th of 276 in CT
- Housing vacancy28.7%97thU.S. 10.1% · CT 7%7th of 275 in CT
- 97thU.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%27th of 277 in CT
- Median age51.296thU.S. 38.9 · CT 41.143rd of 277 in CT
- Work from home29.5%94thU.S. 15.1% · CT 16%25th of 276 in CT
- Per capita income$68,99291stStrengthU.S. $44,673 · CT $55,91569th of 277 in CT
- Homeownership rate86.4%91stStrengthU.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%82nd of 275 in CT
- 85thStrengthU.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%74th of 277 in CT
- 83rdWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · CT 0.49959th of 274 in CT
- 80thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%54th of 276 in CT
- Tech workers4.8%77thU.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%50th of 276 in CT
- Average commute30.4 min76thU.S. 26.4 min · CT 26.5 min64th of 268 in CT
- Median home value$455,70070thU.S. $332,700 · CT $366,90067th of 267 in CT
- Median earnings per worker$56,37970thU.S. $49,666 · CT $57,739180th of 275 in CT
- Median household income$94,64367thU.S. $80,734 · CT $95,781182nd of 267 in CT
- Government workers15.1%60thU.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%97th of 276 in CT
- Poverty rate12.4%58thU.S. 12.5% · CT 10%58th of 276 in CT
- 44thU.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%154th of 277 in CT
- Veterans3.4%19thU.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%204th of 277 in CT
- Diversity index22.315thU.S. 61.4 · CT 57220th of 277 in CT
- Population density104/sq mi14thU.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi248th of 277 in CT
- 12thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%144th of 276 in CT
- Residents under 1816.5%12thU.S. 22% · CT 20.2%205th of 277 in CT
- 4thU.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%249th of 276 in CT
- Population1,7713rdU.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,508235th of 277 in CT
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%249th of 267 in CT
| Measure | 06777 | CT | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadband accessStrength | 98.2% | 92.2% | 91% | 33rd of 275 | |
| Self-employed workers | 21.9% | 9.9% | 10% | 17th of 276 | |
| Housing vacancy | 28.7% | 7% | 10.1% | 7th of 275 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 30.2% | 18.5% | 17.2% | 27th of 277 | |
| Median age | 51.2 | 41.1 | 38.9 | 43rd of 277 | |
| Work from home | 29.5% | 16% | 15.1% | 25th of 276 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $68,992 | $55,915 | $44,673 | 69th of 277 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 86.4% | 66.5% | 65.2% | 82nd of 275 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 55.5% | 42.5% | 35.7% | 74th of 277 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.484 | 0.499 | 0.483 | 59th of 274 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 7.1% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 54th of 276 | |
| Tech workers | 4.8% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 50th of 276 | |
| Average commute | 30.4 min | 26.5 min | 26.4 min | 64th of 268 | |
| Median home value | $455,700 | $366,900 | $332,700 | 67th of 267 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $56,379 | $57,739 | $49,666 | 180th of 275 | |
| Median household income | $94,643 | $95,781 | $80,734 | 182nd of 267 | |
| Government workers | 15.1% | 13.1% | 14.5% | 97th of 276 | |
| Poverty rate | 12.4% | 10% | 12.5% | 58th of 276 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 8.3% | 15.7% | 14.1% | 154th of 277 | |
| Veterans | 3.4% | 4.7% | 6.2% | 204th of 277 | |
| Diversity index | 22.3 | 57 | 61.4 | 220th of 277 | |
| Population density | 104/sq mi | 749/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 248th of 277 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3% | 5.4% | 8.4% | 144th of 276 | |
| Residents under 18 | 16.5% | 20.2% | 22% | 205th of 277 | |
| Healthcare workers | 5.1% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 249th of 276 | |
| Population | 1,771 | 3,624,508 | 334,922,499 | 235th of 277 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 14.3% | 52.6% | 51.1% | 249th of 267 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White88%
- Black0.9%
- Hispanic8%
- Asian3%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0.3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 684
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 74.1%
- Married couples
- 47.7%
- Living alone
- 15.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3.4%
- Male / female
- 42% / 58%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 960
- Owner-occupied
- 86.4%
- Vacant
- 28.7%
- Median year built
- 1972
- Median rooms
- 6.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 14.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 4.8%
- Home value to income
- 4.8× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 06777 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $84,392 | $74,888 |
| Service | $35,729 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $40,278 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $47,772 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $56,406 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 94.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 22.3%
- Households with broadband
- 98.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 84.1%
- No internet access
- 0%
- Without health insurance
- 3%
- Limited-English households
- 4.4%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- New Preston Marble Dale
- State
- Connecticut
- Center point
- 41.6913° N, 73.3344° W
- Land area
- 17 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- New Preston (unincorporated)41% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 06777
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06794 | Washington Depot, CT | 2.9 mi | $96,979 |
| 06750 | Bantam, CT | 4.3 mi | $85,000 |
| 06793 | Washington, CT | 4.6 mi | $121,250 |
| 06754 | Cornwall Bridge, CT | 4.7 mi | $121,591 |
| 06758 | Lakeside, CT | 5.6 mi | — |
| 06785 | South Kent, CT | 6.1 mi | $118,688 |
| 06763 | Morris, CT | 6.4 mi | $109,853 |
| 06751 | Bethlehem, CT | 7.4 mi | $108,929 |
| 06757 | Kent, CT | 7.6 mi | $95,186 |
| 06759 | Litchfield, CT | 7.6 mi | $105,957 |
| 06776 | New Milford, CT | 7.7 mi | $104,112 |
| 06755 | Gaylordsville, CT | 8.1 mi | $185,119 |
Zip codes like 06777 elsewhere
Questions about 06777
What city is zip code 06777?
06777 is assigned to New Preston Marble Dale, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What is the population of 06777?
About 1,771 people live in 06777, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 06777 in?
06777 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 06777?
The median household income in 06777 is $94,643.
What zip codes are near 06777?
The closest zip codes to 06777 are 06794, 06750, 06793, 06754, 06758.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06777, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.