06777 ZIP Code — New Preston Marble Dale, CT

Litchfield County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06777 is located in New Preston Marble Dale, Connecticut, within Litchfield County. It covers approximately 17.00 square miles and serves a population of 1,570 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860/959.

About ZIP code 06777

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 $399,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($106,118) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 39% 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 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 38% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 06777 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,570

population

17.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06777 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06777

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06777. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Preston Marble Dale	Acceptable
New Preston Marble Dale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06794 Washington Depot (3 mi) 06793 Washington (4.2 mi) 06750 Bantam (4.5 mi) 06785 South Kent (6.5 mi) 06763 Morris (6.5 mi) 06754 Cornwall Bridge (6.7 mi) 06757 Kent (6.8 mi) 06759 Litchfield (7.4 mi) 06751 Bethlehem (7.5 mi) 06755 Gaylordsville (8.3 mi) 06776 New Milford (8.4 mi) 06783 Roxbury (9.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,570
Population density	92 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	17.00 sq mi
Water area	1.05 sq mi
Latitude	41.6923
Longitude	-73.3342
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	18.2%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	21.0%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	38.1%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	22.8%	10.3%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,570

Population

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$106,118

Median household income

$72,787

Per capita income

$399,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.6%

Home ownership

16.3%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

825

Housing units

56.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

102

45–54

121

55–59

60–64

115

65–74

148

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	368	23.4%
18 and over	1,202	76.6%
65 and over	388	24.7%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.9%

Two or more races 13.8%

Asian 2.8%

Black or African American 2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,277	80.9%
Two or more races	217	13.8%
Asian	44	2.8%
Black or African American	32	2%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.2%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	21.0%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	38.1%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	22.8%	10.3%	13.2%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 4.5%

$50k–$75k 9.3%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k+ 19.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	4.5%
$50k–$75k	9.3%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	16.5%
$200k+	19.9%
Median income	$106,118

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%

$200k–$300k 16.0%

$300k–$500k 53.3%

$500k–$1M 16.9%

$1M+ 13.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$399,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.6%
Renter occupied	15.4%
Vacant	30.4%
Single-family detached	93.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.4%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	3.2%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	31.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	23.2%
3 bedrooms	40.9%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	15.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	30.5%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	27.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.8%
Electricity	8.7%
Propane / LP gas	25.7%
Fuel oil	44.9%
Wood	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	303	47.1%
Cohabiting couple	119	18.5%
Male householder, no spouse	59	9.2%
Female householder, no spouse	162	25.2%
Households with children under 18	204	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	267	41.5%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.5%	32.0%
Married	62.8%	45.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.4%	12.4%
Divorced	20.3%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 20.7%

Some college, no degree 10.0%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 29.9%

Graduate / professional 26.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	56.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	7.2%
Kindergarten	17	4.9%
Elementary school	117	33.6%
High school	112	32.2%
College / grad school	77	22.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.5%

Agriculture & mining 11.0%

Other services 9.6%

Retail trade 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Professional & management 7.2%

Information 5.4%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Construction 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Public administration 2.6%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Transportation & utilities 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	62.2%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	11.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	5.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.5%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	19.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	49.1%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	3.8%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	37.6%
Other means	4.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 16.3%

Under 18 years 37.3%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 48.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	26.0%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.0%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.4%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	16.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	9.9%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	6.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	76.1%
Cholesterol screening	94.1%
Teeth loss	7.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.9%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	9.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.3%
Public insurance	42.6%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,452	92.5%
Spanish	21	1.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	21	1.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,447	92.2%
Born in same state	1,440	91.7%
Born in different state	800	51.0%
Foreign born	7	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	123	7.8%
Not a US citizen	98	79.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	392	25%
French	262	16.7%
Arab	59	3.8%
English	17	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	16	1%
German	14	0.9%
Polish	7	0.4%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	96.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06777

What city is ZIP code 06777 in?

ZIP code 06777 is primarily assigned to New Preston Marble Dale, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06777 in?

ZIP code 06777 falls within Litchfield County, Connecticut.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 06777?

56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 06777 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 06777 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06777?

16% of residents in ZIP code 06777 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 06777 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 06777 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 06777 in?

ZIP code 06777 observes the EST timezone.