06776 ZIP Code — New Milford, CT
Litchfield County, Connecticut
ZIP code 06776 is located in New Milford, Connecticut, within Litchfield County. It covers approximately 56.23 square miles and serves a population of 27,318 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.
About ZIP code 06776
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 $358,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $97,348.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
27,318
population
56.23
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
06776 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 06776
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06776. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| New Milford | Acceptable |
| New Milford | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
06784 Sherman (3.9 mi)
06755 Gaylordsville (5.5 mi)
06752 Bridgewater (5.7 mi)
06783 Roxbury (6.5 mi)
06794 Washington Depot (6.7 mi)
06793 Washington (7.1 mi)
06785 South Kent (8.1 mi)
06777 New Preston Marble Dale (8.4 mi)
06804 Brookfield (8.4 mi)
12564 Pawling (9.1 mi)
12594 Wingdale (10.4 mi)
06757 Kent (10.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,318 |
| Population density | 486 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 09 |
| County FIPS | 005 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 56.23 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.5873 |
| Longitude | -73.4158 |
| 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 | 22.8% | 30.2% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.4% | 29.4% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.5% | 30.1% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 11.2% | 10.3% | 13.2% |
Demographics & statistics
27,318
Population
486
People per sq mi
42.3
Median age
$97,348
Median household income
$45,803
Per capita income
$358,800
Median home value
$1,442
Median monthly rent
81.0%
Home ownership
7.5%
Poverty rate
8.6%
Unemployment
9,377
Housing units
39.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
733
Under 5
893
778
5–9
947
661
10–14
806
921
15–19
1,121
674
20–24
822
1,295
25–34
1,578
1,528
35–44
1,862
1,720
45–54
2,095
1,011
55–59
1,231
1,160
60–64
1,412
1,241
65–74
1,512
401
75–84
489
193
85+
234
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,987 | 21.9% |
| 18 and over | 21,331 | 78.1% |
| 65 and over | 4,070 | 14.9% |
| Median age | 42.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.3%
Hispanic or Latino
8.7%
Two or more races
6.8%
Black or African American
3.9%
Other race
3.3%
Asian
3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,229 | 74.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,612 | 8.7% |
| Two or more races | 2,041 | 6.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,155 | 3.9% |
| Other race | 995 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 891 | 3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.8% | 30.2% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.4% | 29.4% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.5% | 30.1% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 11.2% | 10.3% | 13.2% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
4.3%
$25k–$35k
5.4%
$35k–$50k
7.1%
$50k–$75k
14.8%
$75k–$100k
15.1%
$100k–$150k
23.6%
$150k–$200k
12.2%
$200k+
12.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.2% |
| $200k+ | 12.5% |
| Median income | $97,348 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
3.7%
$150k–$200k
3.2%
$200k–$300k
20.7%
$300k–$500k
50.1%
$500k–$1M
15.6%
$1M+
3.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $358,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,442 |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% |
| Vacant | 8.3% |
| Single-family detached | 73.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.8% |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.72 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.2% |
| 3 or more | 26.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.3% |
| Electricity | 27.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.7% |
| Fuel oil | 56.5% |
| Wood | 3.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,967 | 57.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 625 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,354 | 13.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,461 | 23.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,237 | 31.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,016 | 29.0% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.7% | 28.2% |
| Married | 60.7% | 49.8% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 13.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
28.4%
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
25.2%
Graduate / professional
14.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 549 | 8.4% |
| Kindergarten | 453 | 6.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,548 | 38.8% |
| High school | 1,476 | 22.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,533 | 23.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Retail trade
15.4%
Professional & management
13.2%
Manufacturing
10.9%
Construction
8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Other services
5.7%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Public administration
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.1% |
| Service | 18.5% |
| Sales & office | 23.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.0% |
| Production & transportation | 10.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.1% |
| Government | 10.7% |
| Self-employed | 8.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.2% |
| Carpool | 10.6% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 10.7% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.3 |
Poverty
All people
7.5%
Under 18 years
6.7%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
10.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.5% |
| Retirement income | 25.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.4% |
| High blood pressure | 26.2% |
| High cholesterol | 31.6% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 23.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.2% |
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| No physical activity | 17.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 7.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.9% |
| Visited dentist | 73.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.4% |
| Teeth loss | 8.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 716 | 3.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 and over | 24.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.6% |
| Public insurance | 31.4% |
| No insurance | 3.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,692 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 826 | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 255 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 320 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 242 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,368 | 89.2% |
| Born in same state | 23,957 | 87.7% |
| Born in different state | 14,262 | 52.2% |
| Foreign born | 411 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,950 | 10.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,790 | 60.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,723 | 20.9% |
| French | 3,405 | 12.5% |
| Arab | 1,721 | 6.3% |
| Irish | 439 | 1.6% |
| English | 271 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 241 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 219 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 68 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 7 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.1% |
| Internet access | 97.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06776
What city is ZIP code 06776 in?
ZIP code 06776 is primarily assigned to New Milford, Connecticut.
What county is ZIP code 06776 in?
ZIP code 06776 falls within Litchfield County, Connecticut.
Is ZIP code 06776 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 06776 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06776?
The median home value in ZIP code 06776 is $358,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 06776?
ZIP code 06776 has an estimated population of 27,318 residents, with a density of 486 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 06776?
The median household income in ZIP code 06776 is $97,348, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 06776 in?
ZIP code 06776 observes the EST timezone.