06787 ZIP Code — Thomaston, CT

Litchfield County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06787 is located in Thomaston, Connecticut, within Litchfield County. It covers approximately 12.30 square miles and serves a population of 7,502 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860/959.

About ZIP code 06787

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 $247,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($91,913) 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. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 06787 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,502

population

12.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06787 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06787

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06787. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thomaston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06782 Plymouth (2.6 mi) 06795 Watertown (3 mi) 06778 Northfield (3.5 mi) 06786 Terryville (3.6 mi) 06779 Oakville (4.3 mi) 06704 Waterbury (5.9 mi) 06751 Bethlehem (6 mi) 06763 Morris (6.2 mi) 06710 Waterbury (6.4 mi) 06791 Harwinton (6.9 mi) 06749 Waterbury (7.2 mi) 06701 Waterbury (7.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,502
Population density	610 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	12.30 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	41.6568
Longitude	-73.0960
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	32.3%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	28.8%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	4.9%	10.3%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

7,502

Population

610

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$91,913

Median household income

$53,520

Per capita income

$247,900

Median home value

$1,045

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

2,722

Housing units

34.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

279

Under 5

244

207

5–9

181

297

10–14

260

269

15–19

236

207

20–24

181

481

25–34

422

449

35–44

393

589

45–54

515

291

55–59

254

287

60–64

252

403

65–74

352

188

75–84

164

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,711	22.8%
18 and over	5,791	77.2%
65 and over	1,208	16.1%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88%

Two or more races 6%

Black or African American 2%

Asian 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	6,716	88%
Two or more races	460	6%
Black or African American	152	2%
Asian	137	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	134	1.8%
Other race	37	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.3%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	28.8%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	4.9%	10.3%	13.2%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k+ 13.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	22.2%
$150k–$200k	11.4%
$200k+	13.6%
Median income	$91,913

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 1.0%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 26.3%

$200k–$300k 35.7%

$300k–$500k 28.3%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$247,900
Median rent / month	$1,045
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	10.4%
Single-family detached	70.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	12.7%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	7.8%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	15.1%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	29.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	13.1%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.1%
1 vehicle	21.3%
2 vehicles	49.8%
3 or more	20.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.1%
Electricity	19.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%
Fuel oil	47.7%
Wood	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,684	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	265	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	624	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	416	13.9%
Households with children under 18	816	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	892	29.8%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.2%	26.2%
Married	54.5%	58.3%
Separated	1.0%	0.3%
Widowed	2.9%	8.4%
Divorced	9.4%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 22.1%

Graduate / professional 12.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	34.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	77	4.8%
Kindergarten	56	3.5%
Elementary school	743	46.0%
High school	419	25.9%
College / grad school	321	19.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.6%

Education & healthcare 17.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.3%

Construction 12.1%

Professional & management 11.5%

Retail trade 6.5%

Public administration 6.3%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Other services 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.6%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.5%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.9%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.9%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	27.7%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	19.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	71.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	365	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	0.3%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	25.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.1%
Public insurance	29.8%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,979	93.0%
Spanish	69	1.0%
Other Indo-European	9	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	50	0.7%
Other languages	10	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,089	94.5%
Born in same state	7,070	94.2%
Born in different state	5,691	75.9%
Foreign born	19	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	413	5.5%
Not a US citizen	351	85.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,098	14.6%
French	731	9.7%
German	526	7%
Arab	175	2.3%
Norwegian	85	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	64	0.9%
English	31	0.4%
Polish	7	0.1%
Dutch	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06787

What city is ZIP code 06787 in?

ZIP code 06787 is primarily assigned to Thomaston, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06787 in?

ZIP code 06787 falls within Litchfield County, Connecticut.

What is the population of ZIP code 06787?

ZIP code 06787 has an estimated population of 7,502 residents, with a density of 610 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06787?

The median household income in ZIP code 06787 is $91,913, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06787?

The median home value in ZIP code 06787 is $247,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 06787 in?

ZIP code 06787 observes the EST timezone.