06063 ZIP Code — Barkhamsted, CT

Litchfield County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06063 is located in Barkhamsted, Connecticut, within Litchfield County. It covers approximately 34.32 square miles and serves a population of 3,320 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.

About ZIP code 06063

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $323,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $124,107. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 06063 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,320

population

34.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06063 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06063

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06063. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Barkhamsted	Acceptable
Barkhamsted	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06065 Riverton (3.9 mi) 06065 Riverton (3.9 mi) 06019 Canton (5.3 mi) 06019 Canton (5.3 mi) 06019 Canton (5.3 mi) 06019 Canton (5.3 mi) 06057 New Hartford (5.8 mi) 06057 New Hartford (5.8 mi) 06090 West Granby (5.8 mi) 06090 West Granby (5.8 mi) 06027 East Hartland (6.1 mi) 06027 East Hartland (6.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,320
Population density	97 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	34.32 sq mi
Water area	2.58 sq mi
Latitude	41.9266
Longitude	-72.9710
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	860

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.1%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	42.8%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	13.2%	10.3%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,320

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$124,107

Median household income

$56,092

Per capita income

$323,700

Median home value

$1,323

Median monthly rent

88.9%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

1,193

Housing units

50.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

100

10–14

138

15–19

126

20–24

214

25–34

195

191

35–44

175

279

45–54

255

149

55–59

137

108

60–64

216

65–74

197

126

75–84

115

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	661	19.9%
18 and over	2,659	80.1%
65 and over	661	19.9%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81%

Two or more races 10.4%

Hispanic or Latino 8%

Asian 0.5%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,922	81%
Two or more races	377	10.4%
Hispanic or Latino	289	8%
Asian	19	0.5%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.1%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	42.8%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	13.2%	10.3%	13.2%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 1.7%

$25k–$35k 2.8%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 10.0%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 28.9%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k+ 18.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	1.7%
$25k–$35k	2.8%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	10.0%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	28.9%
$150k–$200k	18.0%
$200k+	18.1%
Median income	$124,107

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 0.7%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k–$300k 37.1%

$300k–$500k 50.8%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$323,700
Median rent / month	$1,323
Owner occupied	88.9%
Renter occupied	11.1%
Vacant	5.7%
Single-family detached	90.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	18.4%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	19.8%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	13.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	18.2%
3 bedrooms	51.5%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	8.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	21.1%
2 vehicles	49.0%
3 or more	28.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	8.3%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Fuel oil	74.4%
Wood	8.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	865	68.9%
Cohabiting couple	30	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	177	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	184	14.6%
Households with children under 18	425	33.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	465	37.0%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.6%	21.6%
Married	68.7%	64.7%
Separated	2.1%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	9.7%
Divorced	8.5%	4.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 18.6%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 31.7%

Graduate / professional 18.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	50.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	5.3%
Kindergarten	11	1.4%
Elementary school	278	35.8%
High school	266	34.2%
College / grad school	181	23.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.9%

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Finance & real estate 10.6%

Professional & management 9.6%

Construction 8.9%

Retail trade 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Other services 4.2%

Public administration 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.2%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	7.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	11.7%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 7.1%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.3%
Retirement income	34.7%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.5%
High blood pressure	27.7%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	7.8%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.8%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	16.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	9.7%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	6.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	75.0%
Cholesterol screening	93.6%
Teeth loss	7.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	242	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.3%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	10.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.9%
Public insurance	34.1%
No insurance	1.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,204	96.5%
Spanish	15	0.5%
Other Indo-European	7	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,204	96.5%
Born in same state	3,196	96.3%
Born in different state	2,387	71.9%
Foreign born	8	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	116	3.5%
Not a US citizen	78	67.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	636	19.2%
French	582	17.5%
Arab	209	6.3%
German	106	3.2%
Dutch	42	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	32	1%
Norwegian	32	1%
Irish	15	0.5%
Polish	14	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	95.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06063

What city is ZIP code 06063 in?

ZIP code 06063 is primarily assigned to Barkhamsted, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06063 in?

ZIP code 06063 falls within Litchfield County, Connecticut.

Is ZIP code 06063 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 06063 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 06063?

51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 06063 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 06063 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06063?

The median household income in ZIP code 06063 is $124,107, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 06063 in?

ZIP code 06063 observes the EST timezone.