06069 ZIP Code — Sharon, CT

Litchfield County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06069 is located in Sharon, Connecticut, within Litchfield County. It covers approximately 52.19 square miles and serves a population of 2,534 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.

About ZIP code 06069

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 $464,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

The gap between median ($102,297) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 33% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 06069 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,534

population

52.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06069 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06069

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06069. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sharon	Acceptable
Sharon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06796 West Cornwall (5.1 mi) 06754 Cornwall Bridge (6.2 mi) 06039 Lakeville (6.6 mi) 12501 Amenia (7.4 mi) 06757 Kent (7.8 mi) 12592 Wassaic (8 mi) 06031 Falls Village (9 mi) 12546 Millerton (9.5 mi) 06756 Goshen (10.2 mi) 06068 Salisbury (10.6 mi) 06785 South Kent (10.8 mi) 06777 New Preston Marble Dale (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,534
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	52.19 sq mi
Water area	0.79 sq mi
Latitude	41.8556
Longitude	-73.4342
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	26.9%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	34.3%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	14.3%	10.3%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,534

Population

People per sq mi

51.7

Median age

$102,297

Median household income

$86,835

Per capita income

$464,300

Median home value

$1,690

Median monthly rent

65.8%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

1,195

Housing units

57.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

114

25–34

269

35–44

235

45–54

55–59

109

60–64

296

65–74

259

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	346	13.7%
18 and over	2,188	86.3%
65 and over	825	32.6%
Median age	51.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.7%

Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

Other race 6.2%

Two or more races 3.7%

Asian 3.1%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,173	79.7%
Hispanic or Latino	194	7.1%
Other race	169	6.2%
Two or more races	100	3.7%
Asian	85	3.1%
Black or African American	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.9%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	34.3%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	14.3%	10.3%	13.2%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 3.4%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 20.0%

$200k+ 17.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	3.4%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	20.0%
$200k+	17.0%
Median income	$102,297

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k–$300k 24.3%

$300k–$500k 17.0%

$500k–$1M 20.9%

$1M+ 28.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$464,300
Median rent / month	$1,690
Owner occupied	65.8%
Renter occupied	34.2%
Vacant	23.5%
Single-family detached	83.7%
Large apartment buildings	4.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	5.7%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	40.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	16.4%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	11.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	38.6%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	7.8%
Propane / LP gas	12.7%
Fuel oil	69.5%
Wood	3.3%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	557	45.0%
Cohabiting couple	97	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	223	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	361	29.2%
Households with children under 18	192	15.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	584	47.2%
Average household size	1.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.5%	15.9%
Married	52.8%	52.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.6%	9.5%
Divorced	8.1%	22.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 16.9%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 37.2%

Graduate / professional 20.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	57.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	20	6.9%
Elementary school	129	44.8%
High school	91	31.6%
College / grad school	48	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.9%

Professional & management 14.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.5%

Retail trade 11.2%

Construction 6.8%

Other services 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Public administration 2.8%

Information 2.4%

Manufacturing 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	60.3%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	9.8%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	5.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	6.2%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.0%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	6.2%
Walk	9.6%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 21.6%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	41.0%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.3%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	7.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	71.7%
Cholesterol screening	94.2%
Teeth loss	9.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	117	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	30.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.2%
Public insurance	40.2%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,455	96.9%
Spanish	131	5.3%
Other Indo-European	11	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	120	4.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,188	86.3%
Born in same state	2,156	85.1%
Born in different state	948	37.4%
Foreign born	32	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	346	13.7%
Not a US citizen	110	31.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	422	16.7%
Italian	339	13.4%
Arab	81	3.2%
Norwegian	68	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	64	2.5%
Polish	30	1.2%
German	28	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.9%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06069

What city is ZIP code 06069 in?

ZIP code 06069 is primarily assigned to Sharon, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06069 in?

ZIP code 06069 falls within Litchfield County, Connecticut.

Does ZIP code 06069 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 06069 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 06069?

58% 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 06069?

The median home value in ZIP code 06069 is $464,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 06069?

ZIP code 06069 has an estimated population of 2,534 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 06069 in?

ZIP code 06069 observes the EST timezone.