06783 ZIP Code — Roxbury, CT

Litchfield County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06783 is located in Roxbury, Connecticut, within Litchfield County. It covers approximately 26.00 square miles and serves a population of 2,061 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.

About ZIP code 06783

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $683,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($131,667) 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. 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 34 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 06783 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,061

population

26.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06783 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06783

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06783. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Roxbury	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06752 Bridgewater (3.9 mi) 06798 Woodbury (4.9 mi) 06793 Washington (5.9 mi) 06776 New Milford (6.5 mi) 06794 Washington Depot (6.8 mi) 06488 Southbury (6.8 mi) 06751 Bethlehem (7.4 mi) 06804 Brookfield (7.5 mi) 06762 Middlebury (9.7 mi) 06777 New Preston Marble Dale (9.8 mi) 06784 Sherman (10.3 mi) 06795 Watertown (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,061
Population density	79 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	26.00 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	41.5533
Longitude	-73.2996
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	20.8%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	23.4%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	29.3%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	26.5%	10.3%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,061

Population

People per sq mi

52.9

Median age

$131,667

Median household income

$84,749

Per capita income

$683,700

Median home value

$1,791

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

1,119

Housing units

62.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

134

25–34

133

35–44

154

45–54

152

55–59

60–64

221

65–74

217

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	322	15.6%
18 and over	1,739	84.4%
65 and over	579	28.1%
Median age	52.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Asian 3.9%

Two or more races 3.2%

Black or African American 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,883	91.4%
Asian	80	3.9%
Two or more races	66	3.2%
Black or African American	32	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.8%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	23.4%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	29.3%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	26.5%	10.3%	13.2%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 2.2%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 5.5%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k+ 27.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	2.2%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	5.5%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	23.5%
$150k–$200k	13.9%
$200k+	27.2%
Median income	$131,667

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k–$300k 2.8%

$300k–$500k 21.9%

$500k–$1M 45.7%

$1M+ 27.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$683,700
Median rent / month	$1,791
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.7%
Vacant	25.8%
Single-family detached	96.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	21.5%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	16.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	12.2%
3 bedrooms	44.1%
4 bedrooms	28.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	51.8%
3 or more	24.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.1%
Electricity	15.2%
Propane / LP gas	18.3%
Fuel oil	56.0%
Wood	5.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	505	52.4%
Cohabiting couple	60	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	243	25.2%
Female householder, no spouse	156	16.2%
Households with children under 18	197	20.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	437	45.3%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.7%	16.3%
Married	51.7%	61.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.7%	8.4%
Divorced	17.9%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 12.0%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 31.2%

Graduate / professional 30.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.3%
Bachelor's or higher	62.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	13.0%
Kindergarten	4	1.2%
Elementary school	100	29.5%
High school	92	27.1%
College / grad school	99	29.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Professional & management 20.1%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Finance & real estate 12.3%

Retail trade 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Other services 4.4%

Construction 3.4%

Information 2.3%

Public administration 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.3%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	2.4%
Production & transportation	7.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.9%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	17.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.9%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	6.2%
Work from home	20.9%
Other means	3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.4

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 3.5%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	23.8%
Supplemental Security	0.3%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.9%
High blood pressure	29.3%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.5%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	15.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.5%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	8.7%
Poor mental health	11.4%
Poor physical health	7.9%
No health insurance	5.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	78.4%
Cholesterol screening	95.1%
Teeth loss	5.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	73	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	14.6%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	16.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.5%
Public insurance	35.1%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,949	94.6%
Spanish	39	2.0%
Other Indo-European	23	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,895	91.9%
Born in same state	1,882	91.3%
Born in different state	967	46.9%
Foreign born	13	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	166	8.1%
Not a US citizen	92	55.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	417	20.2%
French	412	20%
Arab	77	3.7%
Polish	47	2.3%
English	28	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	26	1.3%
German	19	0.9%
Irish	9	0.4%
Dutch	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.8%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06783

What city is ZIP code 06783 in?

ZIP code 06783 is primarily assigned to Roxbury, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06783 in?

ZIP code 06783 falls within Litchfield County, Connecticut.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 06783?

62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 06783 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 06783 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 06783 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 06783 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 06783 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 06783 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 06783 in?

ZIP code 06783 observes the EST timezone.