06778 ZIP Code — Northfield, CT

Litchfield County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06778 is located in Northfield, Connecticut, within Litchfield County. It covers approximately 5.55 square miles and serves a population of 1,409 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860/959.

About ZIP code 06778

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 $302,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($76,953) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 36% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 06778 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,409

population

5.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06778 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06778

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06778. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Northfield	Acceptable
Northfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06787 Thomaston (3.5 mi) 06791 Harwinton (3.9 mi) 06782 Plymouth (4.6 mi) 06792 Torrington (4.9 mi) 06786 Terryville (5 mi) 06763 Morris (5.5 mi) 06795 Watertown (6.4 mi) 06759 Litchfield (6.7 mi) 06751 Bethlehem (7.3 mi) 06779 Oakville (7.8 mi) 06750 Bantam (8 mi) 06013 Burlington (8.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,409
Population density	254 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	5.55 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.7073
Longitude	-73.1048
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	29.0%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	30.2%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	7.5%	10.3%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,409

Population

254

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$76,953

Median household income

$43,204

Per capita income

$302,000

Median home value

$1,216

Median monthly rent

96.4%

Home ownership

0.1%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

602

Housing units

18.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

101

20–24

106

25–34

35–44

124

45–54

129

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	182	12.9%
18 and over	1,227	87.1%
65 and over	225	16.0%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83%

Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

Two or more races 7.9%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,278	83%
Hispanic or Latino	131	8.5%
Two or more races	122	7.9%
Other race	9	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.0%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	30.2%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	7.5%	10.3%	13.2%

$15k–$25k 1.5%

$25k–$35k 1.5%

$35k–$50k 33.1%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 31.6%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 12.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	1.5%
$25k–$35k	1.5%
$35k–$50k	33.1%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	4.7%
$100k–$150k	31.6%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	12.3%
Median income	$76,953

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$100k–$150k 1.9%

$150k–$200k 22.7%

$200k–$300k 23.3%

$300k–$500k 46.5%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$302,000
Median rent / month	$1,216
Owner occupied	96.4%
Renter occupied	3.6%
Vacant	13.8%
Single-family detached	90.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	38.6%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	16.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	13.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	34.0%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	35.3%
2 vehicles	29.5%
3 or more	35.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	13.3%
Propane / LP gas	6.5%
Fuel oil	65.2%
Wood	4.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	323	60.4%
Cohabiting couple	33	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	149	27.9%
Female householder, no spouse	30	5.6%
Households with children under 18	117	21.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	192	35.9%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.1%	35.4%
Married	56.1%	58.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	19.9%	2.2%
Divorced	1.9%	3.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 17.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	1	0.3%
Elementary school	157	40.6%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	229	59.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.2%

Manufacturing 16.2%

Construction 16.0%

Retail trade 12.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Professional & management 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Public administration 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Information 0.5%

Other services 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.2%
Service	7.2%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.7%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.8%
Work from home	16.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.3

Poverty

All people 0.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	32.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.4%
High blood pressure	28.4%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	17.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	10.5%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	7.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	73.3%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	8.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	18.1%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	62.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.5%
Public insurance	21.6%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	7.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,385	98.3%
Spanish	85	6.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	85	6.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,193	84.7%
Born in same state	1,193	84.7%
Born in different state	1,013	71.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	216	15.3%
Not a US citizen	216	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	335	23.8%
Norwegian	180	12.8%
French	63	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	53	3.8%
German	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	76.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06778

What city is ZIP code 06778 in?

ZIP code 06778 is primarily assigned to Northfield, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06778 in?

ZIP code 06778 falls within Litchfield County, Connecticut.

Is ZIP code 06778 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 06778 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 06778 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 06778 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 06778?

ZIP code 06778 has an estimated population of 1,409 residents, with a density of 254 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06778?

The median home value in ZIP code 06778 is $302,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 06778 in?

ZIP code 06778 observes the EST timezone.