06065 ZIP Code — Riverton, CT

Litchfield County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06065 is located in Riverton, Connecticut, within Litchfield County. It covers approximately 8.00 square miles and serves a population of 723 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.

About ZIP code 06065

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 $344,800.

The gap between median ($114,564) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 44% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 06065 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

723

population

8.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06065 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06065

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06065. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Riverton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06063 Barkhamsted (3.9 mi) 06063 Barkhamsted (3.9 mi) 06098 Winsted (4.6 mi) 06027 East Hartland (5.1 mi) 06021 Colebrook (5.7 mi) 06090 West Granby (7.4 mi) 06060 North Granby (8.5 mi) 01034 Granville (8.6 mi) 06057 New Hartford (8.9 mi) 06019 Canton (9.2 mi) 06019 Canton (9.2 mi) 06058 Norfolk (10 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	723
Population density	90 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	8.00 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.9762
Longitude	-73.0073
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	21.1%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	52.9%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	6.8%	10.3%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

723

Population

People per sq mi

54.5

Median age

$114,564

Median household income

$57,376

Per capita income

$344,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

3.2%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

259

Housing units

44.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

105

65–74

126

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	126	17.4%
18 and over	597	82.6%
65 and over	253	35.0%
Median age	54.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.5%

Two or more races 7.5%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Group	Count	%
White	666	87.5%
Two or more races	57	7.5%
Hispanic or Latino	38	5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.1%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	52.9%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	6.8%	10.3%	13.2%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$35k–$50k 3.6%

$50k–$75k 5.2%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 45.2%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k+ 19.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$35k–$50k	3.6%
$50k–$75k	5.2%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	45.2%
$150k–$200k	14.1%
$200k+	19.4%
Median income	$114,564

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 14.1%

$300k–$500k 60.9%

$500k–$1M 10.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$344,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	4.2%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	1.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	39.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	6.2%
3 bedrooms	37.1%
4 bedrooms	52.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	10.5%
2 vehicles	48.8%
3 or more	37.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Fuel oil	85.1%
Wood	7.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	197	79.4%
Cohabiting couple	8	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	12	4.8%
Female householder, no spouse	31	12.5%
Households with children under 18	69	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	137	55.2%
Average household size	2.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	21.8%
Married	64.3%	70.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	1.8%
Divorced	3.8%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 37.4%

Some college, no degree 9.8%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 36.4%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.0%
Bachelor's or higher	44.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	2.9%
Elementary school	61	35.1%
High school	74	42.5%
College / grad school	34	19.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 35.4%

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Retail trade 5.4%

Construction 4.6%

Wholesale trade 4.6%

Professional & management 4.6%

Public administration 2.5%

Other services 1.6%

Information 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.2%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	37.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	8.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.0%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	27.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	54.9%
Carpool	1.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	43.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.8

Poverty

All people 3.2%

Under 18 years 6.3%

18 and over 2.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 72.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.6%
Retirement income	43.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.9%
High blood pressure	28.3%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	17.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	6.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	74.3%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	8.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	102	17.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.4%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	5.8%
65 and over	15.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.7%
Public insurance	41.5%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	720	99.6%
Spanish	9	1.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	1.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	723	100.0%
Born in same state	723	100.0%
Born in different state	495	68.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	148	20.5%
Italian	141	19.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	33	4.6%
Arab	9	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06065

What city is ZIP code 06065 in?

ZIP code 06065 is primarily assigned to Riverton, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06065 in?

ZIP code 06065 falls within Litchfield County, Connecticut.

Does ZIP code 06065 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 06065 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 06065 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 06065 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 06065 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 06065 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06065?

The median home value in ZIP code 06065 is $344,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 06065 in?

ZIP code 06065 observes the EST timezone.