06782 ZIP Code — Plymouth, CT

Litchfield County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06782 is located in Plymouth, Connecticut, within Litchfield County. It covers approximately 7.46 square miles and serves a population of 2,314 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860/959.

About ZIP code 06782

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 $275,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $99,712. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 42% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 06782 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,314

population

7.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06782 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06782

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06782. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Plymouth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06786 Terryville (1.1 mi) 06787 Thomaston (2.6 mi) 06795 Watertown (4.6 mi) 06778 Northfield (4.6 mi) 06779 Oakville (4.6 mi) 06704 Waterbury (5.1 mi) 06716 Wolcott (5.4 mi) 06010 Bristol (5.7 mi) 06710 Waterbury (5.9 mi) 06791 Harwinton (6.6 mi) 06749 Waterbury (6.9 mi) 06701 Waterbury (6.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,314
Population density	310 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	7.46 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	41.6575
Longitude	-73.0458
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	28.5%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	38.0%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	10.8%	10.3%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,314

Population

310

People per sq mi

50.3

Median age

$99,712

Median household income

$43,418

Per capita income

$275,700

Median home value

$1,281

Median monthly rent

88.8%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

741

Housing units

27.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

100

227

45–54

254

113

55–59

127

60–64

146

65–74

164

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	366	15.8%
18 and over	1,948	84.2%
65 and over	514	22.2%
Median age	50.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.7%

Asian 4.9%

Black or African American 4.5%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,062	88.7%
Asian	114	4.9%
Black or African American	104	4.5%
Two or more races	34	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.5%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	38.0%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	10.8%	10.3%	13.2%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k+ 18.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	14.3%
$200k+	18.2%
Median income	$99,712

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 42.9%

$300k–$500k 40.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$275,700
Median rent / month	$1,281
Owner occupied	88.8%
Renter occupied	11.2%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	88.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	5.3%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	17.5%
1940–1949	12.5%
1939 or earlier	18.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	16.2%
3 bedrooms	64.7%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	24.7%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	34.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.8%
Electricity	11.9%
Propane / LP gas	4.8%
Fuel oil	72.1%
Wood	5.5%
Solar	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	397	47.6%
Cohabiting couple	56	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	207	24.8%
Female householder, no spouse	174	20.9%
Households with children under 18	187	22.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	312	37.4%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.5%	37.0%
Married	47.2%	37.1%
Separated	0.9%	1.0%
Widowed	6.5%	14.3%
Divorced	8.9%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 33.7%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 13.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	27.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	10.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	174	37.0%
High school	125	26.6%
College / grad school	123	26.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.9%

Construction 10.2%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Retail trade 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Other services 9.2%

Finance & real estate 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Professional & management 5.7%

Information 2.5%

Public administration 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.7%
Service	9.1%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	19.2%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.7%
Government	20.1%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.4%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 4.4%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	28.3%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	19.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	7.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	71.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	9.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	121	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	25.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.0%
Public insurance	38.1%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,295	99.2%
Spanish	62	2.7%
Other Indo-European	26	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	20	0.9%
Other languages	16	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,083	90.0%
Born in same state	2,043	88.3%
Born in different state	1,834	79.3%
Foreign born	40	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	231	10.0%
Not a US citizen	168	72.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	208	9%
French	201	8.7%
Arab	135	5.8%
German	109	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	65	2.8%
Irish	19	0.8%
English	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06782

What city is ZIP code 06782 in?

ZIP code 06782 is primarily assigned to Plymouth, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06782 in?

ZIP code 06782 falls within Litchfield County, Connecticut.

Is ZIP code 06782 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 06782 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 06782 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 06782 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 06782?

ZIP code 06782 has an estimated population of 2,314 residents, with a density of 310 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06782?

The median household income in ZIP code 06782 is $99,712, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 06782 in?

ZIP code 06782 observes the EST timezone.