06793 ZIP Code — Washington, CT

Litchfield County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06793 is located in Washington, Connecticut, within Litchfield County. It covers approximately 14.61 square miles and serves a population of 1,381 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860/959.

About ZIP code 06793

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 $957,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

The gap between median ($112,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 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. An above-average commute of 68 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 06793 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,381

population

14.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06793 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06793

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06793. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Washington	Acceptable
Washington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06794 Washington Depot (1.3 mi) 06777 New Preston Marble Dale (4.2 mi) 06751 Bethlehem (4.5 mi) 06763 Morris (5.7 mi) 06783 Roxbury (5.9 mi) 06750 Bantam (6.1 mi) 06798 Woodbury (7.1 mi) 06776 New Milford (7.1 mi) 06759 Litchfield (9 mi) 06752 Bridgewater (9 mi) 06785 South Kent (9.4 mi) 06795 Watertown (9.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,381
Population density	95 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	14.61 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	41.6393
Longitude	-73.2962
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	12.2%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	32.1%	10.3%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,381

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$112,500

Median household income

$77,128

Per capita income

$957,100

Median home value

$1,739

Median monthly rent

61.5%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

539

Housing units

52.5%

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

124

65–74

125

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	199	14.4%
18 and over	1,182	85.6%
65 and over	410	29.7%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Two or more races 3.3%

Other race 1.5%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,297	89.4%
Hispanic or Latino	70	4.8%
Two or more races	48	3.3%
Other race	22	1.5%
Asian	14	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	12.2%	30.2%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	30.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	32.1%	10.3%	13.2%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 1.5%

$50k–$75k 8.6%

$75k–$100k 24.7%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k+ 26.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	1.5%
$50k–$75k	8.6%
$75k–$100k	24.7%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	14.3%
$200k+	26.7%
Median income	$112,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%

$200k–$300k 9.8%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 35.1%

$1M+ 46.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$957,100
Median rent / month	$1,739
Owner occupied	61.5%
Renter occupied	38.5%
Vacant	27.1%
Single-family detached	94.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	0.5%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	45.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	35.6%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	18.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.8%
1 vehicle	11.7%
2 vehicles	53.5%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	34.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.0%
Fuel oil	55.1%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	248	45.4%
Cohabiting couple	126	23.1%
Male householder, no spouse	149	27.3%
Female householder, no spouse	23	4.2%
Households with children under 18	195	35.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	289	52.9%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.3%	37.7%
Married	44.9%	39.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.8%	2.2%
Divorced	13.1%	20.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 16.5%

Some college, no degree 6.8%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 27.6%

Graduate / professional 24.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.9%
Bachelor's or higher	52.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	7.5%
Kindergarten	7	2.2%
Elementary school	33	10.4%
High school	107	33.6%
College / grad school	147	46.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.9%

Professional & management 23.5%

Transportation & utilities 12.9%

Finance & real estate 10.5%

Other services 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Retail trade 3.3%

Information 2.7%

Construction 1.8%

Manufacturing 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.5%
Service	23.4%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	2.8%
Production & transportation	3.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.1%
Government	4.3%
Self-employed	14.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	41.4%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	30.8%
Walk	14.8%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	68.0

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 5.2%

18 and over 4.7%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.5%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.4%
High blood pressure	30.5%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.7%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	16.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	6.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	76.0%
Cholesterol screening	94.5%
Teeth loss	7.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	9.4%
18–64 years	6.9%
65 and over	16.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.7%
Public insurance	35.7%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	21.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,315	95.2%
Spanish	148	11.3%
Other Indo-European	148	11.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,062	76.9%
Born in same state	1,046	75.7%
Born in different state	518	37.5%
Foreign born	16	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	319	23.1%
Not a US citizen	146	45.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	241	17.5%
French	207	15%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	60	4.3%
German	17	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06793

What city is ZIP code 06793 in?

ZIP code 06793 is primarily assigned to Washington, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06793 in?

ZIP code 06793 falls within Litchfield County, Connecticut.

Does ZIP code 06793 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 06793 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 06793 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 06793 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 06793?

53% 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 06793?

The median home value in ZIP code 06793 is $957,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 06793 in?

ZIP code 06793 observes the EST timezone.