06790 ZIP Code — Torrington, CT
Litchfield County, Connecticut
ZIP code 06790 is located in Torrington, Connecticut, within Litchfield County. It covers approximately 41.50 square miles and serves a population of 35,563 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860/959.
About ZIP code 06790
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $181,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $66,762. 34% 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 near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
35,563
population
41.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
06790 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 06790
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06790. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Torrington | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
06756 Goshen (5.7 mi)
06792 Torrington (5.9 mi)
06057 New Hartford (6.1 mi)
06791 Harwinton (6.9 mi)
06759 Litchfield (7.5 mi)
06098 Winsted (8.4 mi)
06058 Norfolk (9 mi)
06778 Northfield (9.2 mi)
06063 Barkhamsted (10 mi)
06063 Barkhamsted (10 mi)
06013 Burlington (10.2 mi)
06750 Bantam (10.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 35,563 |
| Population density | 857 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 09 |
| County FIPS | 005 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 41.50 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.60 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.8396 |
| Longitude | -73.1261 |
| 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 | 41.2% | 30.2% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.7% | 29.4% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.8% | 30.1% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 10.3% | 13.2% |
Demographics & statistics
35,563
Population
857
People per sq mi
40.9
Median age
$66,762
Median household income
$34,564
Per capita income
$181,100
Median home value
$1,086
Median monthly rent
64.1%
Home ownership
14.6%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
11,693
Housing units
24.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
909
Under 5
951
912
5–9
954
877
10–14
917
1,014
15–19
1,060
1,171
20–24
1,224
2,656
25–34
2,778
1,844
35–44
1,929
2,535
45–54
2,652
1,200
55–59
1,256
1,391
60–64
1,456
1,606
65–74
1,680
789
75–84
826
477
85+
499
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,764 | 19.0% |
| 18 and over | 28,799 | 81.0% |
| 65 and over | 5,877 | 16.5% |
| Median age | 40.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.3%
Black or African American
9.5%
Hispanic or Latino
8.6%
Two or more races
7.9%
Other race
4.5%
Asian
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,797 | 66.3% |
| Black or African American | 3,697 | 9.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,332 | 8.6% |
| Two or more races | 3,065 | 7.9% |
| Other race | 1,731 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 1,195 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 78 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.2% | 30.2% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.7% | 29.4% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.8% | 30.1% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 10.3% | 13.2% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
5.2%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
8.7%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
17.1%
$75k–$100k
17.3%
$100k–$150k
14.4%
$150k–$200k
8.3%
$200k+
5.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.3% |
| $200k+ | 5.2% |
| Median income | $66,762 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$50k–$100k
6.6%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
30.8%
$200k–$300k
27.1%
$300k–$500k
10.6%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $181,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,086 |
| Owner occupied | 64.1% |
| Renter occupied | 35.9% |
| Vacant | 13.5% |
| Single-family detached | 53.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% |
| 3 or more | 16.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 36.1% |
| Electricity | 16.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.6% |
| Fuel oil | 40.5% |
| Wood | 2.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,780 | 39.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,372 | 9.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,891 | 19.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,628 | 31.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,920 | 26.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,408 | 30.0% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.2% | 31.0% |
| Married | 43.9% | 40.4% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 12.0% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 15.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.8%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
36.7%
Some college, no degree
17.8%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
15.6%
Graduate / professional
9.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 667 | 9.6% |
| Kindergarten | 370 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,896 | 41.9% |
| High school | 1,576 | 22.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,403 | 20.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.4%
Manufacturing
13.7%
Retail trade
12.5%
Construction
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Professional & management
8.3%
Other services
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Public administration
2.8%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.3% |
| Service | 20.0% |
| Sales & office | 18.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.7% |
| Production & transportation | 16.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.8% |
| Government | 10.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.4% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Work from home | 6.3% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.7 |
Poverty
All people
14.6%
Under 18 years
20.1%
18 and over
13.3%
Married-couple families
1.2%
Female-led households
33.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.0% |
| Retirement income | 24.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| High blood pressure | 29.9% |
| High cholesterol | 33.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 26.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.9% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 22.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.3% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,578 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.6% |
| Under 18 | 8.1% |
| 18–64 years | 11.8% |
| 65 and over | 27.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.8% |
| Public insurance | 46.7% |
| No insurance | 4.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,703 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 2,294 | 6.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,694 | 5.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 292 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 299 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,782 | 86.6% |
| Born in same state | 30,219 | 85.0% |
| Born in different state | 22,637 | 63.7% |
| Foreign born | 563 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,781 | 13.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,518 | 52.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,368 | 12.3% |
| French | 3,149 | 8.9% |
| Arab | 863 | 2.4% |
| German | 790 | 2.2% |
| Irish | 381 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 302 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 172 | 0.5% |
| English | 64 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 47 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.3% |
| Internet access | 92.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06790
What city is ZIP code 06790 in?
ZIP code 06790 is primarily assigned to Torrington, Connecticut.
What county is ZIP code 06790 in?
ZIP code 06790 falls within Litchfield County, Connecticut.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06790?
The median home value in ZIP code 06790 is $181,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 06790?
ZIP code 06790 has an estimated population of 35,563 residents, with a density of 857 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 06790?
The median household income in ZIP code 06790 is $66,762, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 06790 in?
ZIP code 06790 observes the EST timezone.