Zip code 06786: Terryville, Connecticut

Q: What city is zip code 06786?

06786 is assigned to Terryville, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What is the population of 06786?

About 9,768 people live in 06786, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 06786?

The median household income in 06786 is $87,306.

Q: What zip codes are near 06786?

The closest zip codes to 06786 are 06781, 06782, 06787, 06011, 06010.

Residential delivery areaEastern Time

Population

9,768

Median household income

$87K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$265K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,270/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

14 sq mi

681 people/sq mi

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

About 06786

06786 is a suburban zip code in Terryville, Connecticut, covering 14 sq mi of land. About 9,768 people live here, or 681 per square mile. The median resident is 42.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $87,306 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $265,300, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,270 a month.

29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.5 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and management.

How 06786 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Rent-burdened renters59.6%
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%58th of 267 in CT
Veterans8%
77th
U.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%52nd of 277 in CT
Median age42.2
73rd
U.S. 38.9 · CT 41.1168th of 277 in CT
Average commute29.5 min
72nd
U.S. 26.4 min · CT 26.5 min80th of 268 in CT
Housing vacancy9%
66th
U.S. 10.1% · CT 7%81st of 275 in CT
Median earnings per worker$54,493
66th
U.S. $49,666 · CT $57,739188th of 275 in CT
Homeownership rate74.2%
64th
U.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%170th of 275 in CT
Government workers15.1%
60th
U.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%98th of 276 in CT
Median household income$87,306
59th
U.S. $80,734 · CT $95,781202nd of 267 in CT
Per capita income$43,126
58th
U.S. $44,673 · CT $55,915219th of 277 in CT
Residents 65 and older17.4%
56th
U.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%179th of 277 in CT
Work from home13.6%
54th
U.S. 15.1% · CT 16%172nd of 276 in CT
Bachelor's degree or higher29.4%
45th
U.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%210th of 277 in CT
Poverty rate9.6%
42nd
U.S. 12.5% · CT 10%87th of 276 in CT
Median gross rent$1,270
41st
U.S. $1,413 · CT $1,488180th of 247 in CT
Self-employed workers8.5%
39th
U.S. 10% · CT 9.9%174th of 276 in CT
Population density681/sq mi
37th
U.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi136th of 277 in CT
Median home value$265,300
37th
U.S. $332,700 · CT $366,900225th of 267 in CT
Broadband access90.4%
37th
U.S. 91% · CT 92.2%206th of 275 in CT
Unemployment rate4.1%
36th
U.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%158th of 276 in CT
Uninsured rate4.4%
26th
U.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%89th of 276 in CT
Foreign-born residents4.5%
26th
U.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%223rd of 277 in CT
Residents under 1818.8%
23rd
U.S. 22% · CT 20.2%150th of 277 in CT
Tech workers1.3%
18th
U.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%218th of 276 in CT
Diversity index24.3
17th
U.S. 61.4 · CT 57207th of 277 in CT
Population9,768
15th
U.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,508129th of 277 in CT
Income inequality (Gini)0.391
15th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · CT 0.499209th of 274 in CT
Healthcare workers6%
8th
U.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%240th of 276 in CT

Measure	06786	CT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CT
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	59.6%	52.6%	51.1%	82nd	58th of 267
Veterans	8%	4.7%	6.2%	77th	52nd of 277
Median age	42.2	41.1	38.9	73rd	168th of 277
Average commute	29.5 min	26.5 min	26.4 min	72nd	80th of 268
Housing vacancy	9%	7%	10.1%	66th	81st of 275
Median earnings per worker	$54,493	$57,739	$49,666	66th	188th of 275
Homeownership rate	74.2%	66.5%	65.2%	64th	170th of 275
Government workers	15.1%	13.1%	14.5%	60th	98th of 276
Median household income	$87,306	$95,781	$80,734	59th	202nd of 267
Per capita income	$43,126	$55,915	$44,673	58th	219th of 277
Residents 65 and older	17.4%	18.5%	17.2%	56th	179th of 277
Work from home	13.6%	16%	15.1%	54th	172nd of 276
Bachelor's degree or higher	29.4%	42.5%	35.7%	45th	210th of 277
Poverty rate	9.6%	10%	12.5%	42nd	87th of 276
Median gross rent	$1,270	$1,488	$1,413	41st	180th of 247
Self-employed workers	8.5%	9.9%	10%	39th	174th of 276
Population density	681/sq mi	749/sq mi	95/sq mi	37th	136th of 277
Median home value	$265,300	$366,900	$332,700	37th	225th of 267
Broadband access	90.4%	92.2%	91%	37th	206th of 275
Unemployment rate	4.1%	5.6%	5.2%	36th	158th of 276
Uninsured rate	4.4%	5.4%	8.4%	26th	89th of 276
Foreign-born residents	4.5%	15.7%	14.1%	26th	223rd of 277
Residents under 18	18.8%	20.2%	22%	23rd	150th of 277
Tech workers	1.3%	3.6%	3.8%	18th	218th of 276
Diversity index	24.3	57	61.4	17th	207th of 277
Population	9,768	3,624,508	334,922,499	15th	129th of 277
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.391	0.499	0.483	15th	209th of 274
Healthcare workers	6%	10.4%	9.7%	8th	240th 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

10%

18–24

14%

25–34

11%

35–44

12%

45–54

17%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.2

Under 18

18.8%

65 and over

17.4%

Race and ethnicity

White86%
Black0.9%
Hispanic9%
Asian0.2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.7%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

24.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

79.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

84%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

Households

Households: 4,027
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 63.5%
Married couples: 47.1%
Living alone: 29.2%
Veterans (of adults): 8%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

12%

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

22%

$150–200k

12%

$200k+

11%

Median household income

06786

$87,306

Connecticut

$95,781

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$43,126

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

22.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.391

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

06786

$265,300

Connecticut

$366,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

06786

$1,270

Connecticut

$1,488

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

72%

2–4 units

18%

5–19 units

20+ units

0.9%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 4,426
Owner-occupied: 74.2%
Vacant: 9%
Median year built: 1966
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 59.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 31.3%
Home value to income: 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.7%

Worked from home

14%

Other

0.2%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

24%

20–29

26%

30–44

23%

45–59

60+

10%

Average commute

29.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

69.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

13%

Construction and repair

11%

Management

10%

Education

Production

Transportation and moving

Sales

Engineering and science

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Food service

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

19%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Retail

13%

Education

13%

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Other services

Arts and recreation

Information

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$54,493

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	06786	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$72,143	$74,888
Service	$24,036	$26,804
Sales and office	$50,791	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$62,188	$49,199
Production and transportation	$50,631	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

33%

Some college

21%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

22%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 94.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.7%
Households with broadband: 90.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 79.1%
No internet access: 6.7%
Without health insurance: 4.4%
Limited-English households: 1.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Terryville
State: Connecticut
Center point: 41.6727° N, 73.0180° W
Land area: 14 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Terryville (unincorporated)19% of zip

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

Zip codes near 06786

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
06781	Pequabuck, CT · PO box	1.4 mi	—	—	—
06782	Plymouth, CT	2.4 mi	1,978	$124,708	$326,700
06787	Thomaston, CT	3.5 mi	7,509	$103,102	$282,900
06011	Bristol, CT · PO box	3.5 mi	—	—	—
06010	Bristol, CT	4 mi	61,684	$79,314	$277,900
06778	Northfield, CT	5.5 mi	1,574	$81,375	$321,600
06704	Waterbury, CT	5.9 mi	31,713	$48,718	$192,000
06716	Wolcott, CT	5.9 mi	16,113	$111,225	$325,300
06792	Torrington, CT · PO box	6 mi	—	—	—
06779	Oakville, CT	6.2 mi	8,364	$95,798	$277,000
06013	Burlington, CT	6.4 mi	9,680	$165,120	$418,700
06795	Watertown, CT	6.5 mi	13,889	$104,850	$365,500

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Questions about 06786

What city is zip code 06786?

06786 is assigned to Terryville, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What is the population of 06786?

About 9,768 people live in 06786, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 06786 in?

06786 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 06786?

The median household income in 06786 is $87,306.

What zip codes are near 06786?

The closest zip codes to 06786 are 06781, 06782, 06787, 06011, 06010.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06786, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.