06024 ZIP Code — East Canaan, CT

Litchfield County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06024 is located in East Canaan, Connecticut, within Litchfield County. It covers approximately 6.11 square miles and serves a population of 534 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.

About ZIP code 06024

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $223,800.

Median household income is $89,271. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

32% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 06024 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

534

population

6.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06024 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06024

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06024. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Canaan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06018 Canaan (1 mi) 01222 Ashley Falls (4 mi) 06031 Falls Village (4.7 mi) 01259 Southfield (5.2 mi) 06058 Norfolk (5.7 mi) 06068 Salisbury (6.7 mi) 01257 Sheffield (7.6 mi) 06039 Lakeville (8.5 mi) 06021 Colebrook (9.2 mi) 06098 Winsted (10.5 mi) 06796 West Cornwall (10.5 mi) 01255 Sandisfield (11 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	534
Population density	87 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	6.11 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.0122
Longitude	-73.2850
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	31.6%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	27.4%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	6.0%	10.3%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

534

Population

People per sq mi

60.1

Median age

$89,271

Median household income

$39,608

Per capita income

$223,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

16.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

247

Housing units

27.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	82	15.4%
18 and over	452	84.6%
65 and over	135	25.3%
Median age	60.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.5%

Hispanic or Latino 22.3%

Other race 18.5%

Two or more races 3.8%

Group	Count	%
White	381	55.5%
Hispanic or Latino	153	22.3%
Other race	127	18.5%
Two or more races	26	3.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.6%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	27.4%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	6.0%	10.3%	13.2%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 29.1%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 26.8%

$200k+ 17.3%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	29.1%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	26.8%
$200k+	17.3%
Median income	$89,271

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k–$300k 46.4%

$300k–$500k 13.4%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$223,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	27.5%
Single-family detached	80.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.6%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	65.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	48.6%
3 bedrooms	38.1%
4 bedrooms	4.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.2%
2 vehicles	57.0%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	5.0%
Fuel oil	70.4%
Wood	24.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	85	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	27	15.1%
Male householder, no spouse	15	8.4%
Female householder, no spouse	52	29.1%
Households with children under 18	19	10.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	59	33.0%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.9%	26.8%
Married	64.5%	43.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.1%	9.8%
Divorced	14.5%	19.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 23.2%

HS graduate 24.6%

Some college, no degree 10.6%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 19.2%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.5%
Bachelor's or higher	27.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	27	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%

Agriculture & mining 22.4%

Manufacturing 20.7%

Retail trade 10.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Construction 5.8%

Other services 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.0%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	28.2%
Natural resources & construction	20.4%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.8%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	25.5%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.6

Poverty

All people 16.1%

Under 18 years 63.0%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	15.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	67.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	34.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.1%
Public insurance	34.3%
No insurance	31.5%
Uninsured under 19	87.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	479	89.7%
Spanish	72	15.0%
Other Indo-European	72	15.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	436	81.6%
Born in same state	410	76.8%
Born in different state	244	45.7%
Foreign born	26	4.9%
Naturalized citizen	98	18.4%
Not a US citizen	26	26.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	99	18.5%
Italian	84	15.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	26	4.9%
Arab	3	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06024

What city is ZIP code 06024 in?

ZIP code 06024 is primarily assigned to East Canaan, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06024 in?

ZIP code 06024 falls within Litchfield County, Connecticut.

Does ZIP code 06024 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 06024 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06024?

16% of residents in ZIP code 06024 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 06024?

ZIP code 06024 has an estimated population of 534 residents, with a density of 87 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06024?

The median household income in ZIP code 06024 is $89,271, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 06024 in?

ZIP code 06024 observes the EST timezone.