06039 ZIP Code — Lakeville, CT

Litchfield County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06039 is located in Lakeville, Connecticut, within Litchfield County. It covers approximately 21.63 square miles and serves a population of 1,878 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860/959.

About ZIP code 06039

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 $492,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

The gap between median ($102,798) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 06039 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,878

population

21.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06039 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06039

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06039. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lakeville	Acceptable
Lakeville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06068 Salisbury (4 mi) 12546 Millerton (6 mi) 06031 Falls Village (6.2 mi) 06069 Sharon (6.6 mi) 06796 West Cornwall (7.6 mi) 06018 Canaan (8.5 mi) 06024 East Canaan (8.5 mi) 12503 Ancramdale (9.8 mi) 01222 Ashley Falls (9.8 mi) 12501 Amenia (10.3 mi) 01257 Sheffield (11 mi) 06058 Norfolk (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,878
Population density	87 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	21.63 sq mi
Water area	0.95 sq mi
Latitude	41.9507
Longitude	-73.4288
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	860/959

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.6%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	15.5%	10.3%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,878

Population

People per sq mi

54.6

Median age

$102,798

Median household income

$72,995

Per capita income

$492,800

Median home value

$1,464

Median monthly rent

69.5%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

965

Housing units

61.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

103

35–44

120

45–54

110

55–59

128

101

60–64

119

141

65–74

164

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	330	17.6%
18 and over	1,548	82.4%
65 and over	470	25.0%
Median age	54.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.9%

Black or African American 3.3%

Two or more races 2.8%

Asian 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,689	88.9%
Black or African American	63	3.3%
Two or more races	53	2.8%
Asian	51	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	22	1.2%
Other race	22	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.6%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	15.5%	10.3%	13.2%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 4.2%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 23.9%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	4.2%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	21.3%
$100k–$150k	20.4%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	23.9%
Median income	$102,798

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 7.4%

$300k–$500k 29.7%

$500k–$1M 26.8%

$1M+ 21.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$492,800
Median rent / month	$1,464
Owner occupied	69.5%
Renter occupied	30.5%
Vacant	36.4%
Single-family detached	79.0%
Large apartment buildings	5.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	19.6%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	32.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.0%
2 bedrooms	11.2%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	16.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	28.4%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.3%
Electricity	13.0%
Propane / LP gas	13.4%
Fuel oil	62.7%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	418	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	65	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	77	10.1%
Female householder, no spouse	201	26.4%
Households with children under 18	216	28.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	352	46.3%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.9%	28.1%
Married	56.3%	47.1%
Separated	0.0%	7.1%
Widowed	0.0%	6.5%
Divorced	14.8%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 16.4%

Some college, no degree 13.8%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 33.4%

Graduate / professional 27.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.5%
Bachelor's or higher	61.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.1%
Kindergarten	21	6.0%
Elementary school	100	28.4%
High school	76	21.6%
College / grad school	151	42.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Retail trade 17.4%

Manufacturing 15.1%

Professional & management 13.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Information 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Public administration 4.3%

Construction 3.5%

Other services 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.9%
Service	9.8%
Sales & office	26.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	8.7%
Self-employed	17.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.1%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	27.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.3

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 7.9%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.4%
Retirement income	35.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.5%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.1%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	16.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	10.0%
Poor mental health	11.6%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	5.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	76.3%
Cholesterol screening	94.9%
Teeth loss	6.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.6%
Under 18	8.8%
18–64 years	3.9%
65 and over	7.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.4%
Public insurance	34.5%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,769	94.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,786	95.1%
Born in same state	1,674	89.1%
Born in different state	622	33.1%
Foreign born	112	6.0%
Naturalized citizen	92	4.9%
Not a US citizen	55	59.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	487	25.9%
Italian	355	18.9%
German	70	3.7%
Arab	63	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	43	2.3%
Polish	27	1.4%
Irish	4	0.2%
Norwegian	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	98.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06039

What city is ZIP code 06039 in?

ZIP code 06039 is primarily assigned to Lakeville, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06039 in?

ZIP code 06039 falls within Litchfield County, Connecticut.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 06039?

61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 06039 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 06039 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06039?

The median home value in ZIP code 06039 is $492,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06039?

The median household income in ZIP code 06039 is $102,798, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 06039 in?

ZIP code 06039 observes the EST timezone.