06068 ZIP Code — Salisbury, CT

Litchfield County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06068 is located in Salisbury, Connecticut, within Litchfield County. It covers approximately 29.55 square miles and serves a population of 2,074 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860/959.

About ZIP code 06068

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 $884,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

The gap between median ($74,722) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 57% 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 25 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 36% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 06068 reflects a community defined by a high rate of remote workers and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,074

population

29.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06068 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06068

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06068. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Salisbury	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06039 Lakeville (4 mi) 06018 Canaan (6.2 mi) 01222 Ashley Falls (6.5 mi) 06024 East Canaan (6.7 mi) 06031 Falls Village (6.9 mi) 01257 Sheffield (7.1 mi) 12546 Millerton (7.2 mi) 12503 Ancramdale (8.8 mi) 12517 Copake Falls (9.3 mi) 12516 Copake (9.7 mi) 01259 Southfield (10.4 mi) 06069 Sharon (10.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,074
Population density	70 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	29.55 sq mi
Water area	1.86 sq mi
Latitude	42.0082
Longitude	-73.4159
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	38.3%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	22.9%	10.3%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,074

Population

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$74,722

Median household income

$59,655

Per capita income

$884,600

Median home value

$1,784

Median monthly rent

68.7%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

22.8%

Unemployment

960

Housing units

49.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

122

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

104

35–44

153

45–54

120

55–59

60–64

65–74

143

155

75–84

229

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	565	27.2%
18 and over	1,509	72.8%
65 and over	726	35.0%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.6%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 2.3%

Black or African American 1%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,944	91.6%
Two or more races	49	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	48	2.3%
Other race	48	2.3%
Black or African American	21	1%
Asian	12	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.3%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	22.9%	10.3%	13.2%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 23.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	2.8%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	23.5%
Median income	$74,722

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k–$300k 18.0%

$300k–$500k 5.7%

$500k–$1M 26.3%

$1M+ 44.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$884,600
Median rent / month	$1,784
Owner occupied	68.7%
Renter occupied	31.3%
Vacant	34.4%
Single-family detached	80.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	12.6%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	28.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	43.4%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	10.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.0%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	14.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	14.3%
Propane / LP gas	21.0%
Fuel oil	58.7%
Wood	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	290	36.6%
Cohabiting couple	29	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	163	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	310	39.1%
Households with children under 18	207	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	514	64.9%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.2%	20.0%
Married	38.0%	39.2%
Separated	1.6%	1.4%
Widowed	17.7%	27.8%
Divorced	8.5%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 25.1%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 21.4%

Graduate / professional 28.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.7%
Bachelor's or higher	49.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	2.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	352	69.6%
High school	101	20.0%
College / grad school	39	7.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.3%

Professional & management 26.5%

Finance & real estate 22.1%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Public administration 4.6%

Retail trade 3.7%

Other services 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.6%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	38.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	3.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.0%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	11.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	41.5%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	20.5%
Work from home	35.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 1.9%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 11.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.4%
Retirement income	53.8%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.0%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	10.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.9%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	18.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	10.7%
Poor mental health	10.7%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	5.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	76.7%
Cholesterol screening	95.4%
Teeth loss	7.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	25.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.5%
Public insurance	37.6%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,962	94.6%
Spanish	50	2.5%
Other Indo-European	28	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.5%
Other languages	12	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,951	94.1%
Born in same state	1,839	88.7%
Born in different state	550	26.5%
Foreign born	112	5.4%
Naturalized citizen	123	5.9%
Not a US citizen	102	82.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	468	22.6%
Italian	359	17.3%
Arab	89	4.3%
German	26	1.3%
Norwegian	22	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	10	0.5%
Dutch	10	0.5%
English	8	0.4%
Irish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	99.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06068

What city is ZIP code 06068 in?

ZIP code 06068 is primarily assigned to Salisbury, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06068 in?

ZIP code 06068 falls within Litchfield County, Connecticut.

Does ZIP code 06068 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 06068 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 06068 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 06068 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 06068?

50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06068?

The median home value in ZIP code 06068 is $884,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 06068 in?

ZIP code 06068 observes the EST timezone.