06785 ZIP Code — South Kent, CT

Litchfield County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06785 is located in South Kent, Connecticut, within Litchfield County. It covers approximately 15.60 square miles and serves a population of 904 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860/959.

About ZIP code 06785

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 $883,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($110,774) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 52% 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 21 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 29% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 06785 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

904

population

15.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06785 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06785

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06785. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Kent	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06757 Kent (3 mi) 06755 Gaylordsville (3.8 mi) 12594 Wingdale (5.9 mi) 06777 New Preston Marble Dale (6.5 mi) 12522 Dover Plains (7.6 mi) 06784 Sherman (7.7 mi) 06754 Cornwall Bridge (8 mi) 12592 Wassaic (8 mi) 06776 New Milford (8.1 mi) 06794 Washington Depot (8.1 mi) 06793 Washington (9.4 mi) 06750 Bantam (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	904
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	15.60 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	41.7006
Longitude	-73.4593
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	42.1%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	7.9%	10.3%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

904

Population

People per sq mi

50.6

Median age

$110,774

Median household income

$108,690

Per capita income

$883,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.7%

Home ownership

2.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

413

Housing units

58.5%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	126	13.9%
18 and over	778	86.1%
65 and over	288	31.9%
Median age	50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Two or more races 3.3%

Group	Count	%
White	874	96.7%
Two or more races	30	3.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.1%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	7.9%	10.3%	13.2%

Under $10k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 27.6%

$75k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 24.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	27.6%
$75k–$100k	2.4%
$100k–$150k	23.1%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	24.9%
Median income	$110,774

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 50.7%

$1M+ 39.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$883,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.7%
Renter occupied	18.3%
Vacant	29.7%
Single-family detached	90.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	6.3%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	4.9%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	10.8%
1939 or earlier	38.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	15.6%
3 bedrooms	32.9%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	21.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	15.6%
2 vehicles	56.5%
3 or more	25.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	5.4%
Propane / LP gas	22.2%
Fuel oil	67.3%
Wood	5.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	184	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	34	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	60	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	55	16.5%
Households with children under 18	64	19.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	190	57.1%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.5%	16.2%
Married	52.5%	59.9%
Separated	3.9%	9.4%
Widowed	2.0%	9.7%
Divorced	4.1%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 19.3%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 30.9%

Graduate / professional 27.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	58.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	4.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	81	29.6%
High school	47	17.2%
College / grad school	134	48.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.4%

Professional & management 22.0%

Other services 15.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Construction 4.9%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Retail trade 4.0%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.2%
Service	23.1%
Sales & office	9.6%
Natural resources & construction	2.6%
Production & transportation	10.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.2%
Government	5.1%
Self-employed	22.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.2%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	28.5%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 2.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.7%
Retirement income	45.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.7%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.1%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	17.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	10.4%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	6.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	74.6%
Cholesterol screening	94.1%
Teeth loss	8.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	15.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.1%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	892	98.7%
Spanish	39	4.4%
Other Indo-European	14	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	1.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	875	96.8%
Born in same state	875	96.8%
Born in different state	321	35.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	3.2%
Not a US citizen	18	62.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	163	18%
Italian	111	12.3%
German	38	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	34	3.8%
Arab	19	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06785

What city is ZIP code 06785 in?

ZIP code 06785 is primarily assigned to South Kent, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06785 in?

ZIP code 06785 falls within Litchfield County, Connecticut.

Does ZIP code 06785 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 06785 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 06785 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 06785 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 06785?

59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 06785 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 06785 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 06785 in?

ZIP code 06785 observes the EST timezone.