06470 ZIP Code
Newtown, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06470 |
| City/Town: | Newtown |
| County: | Western Connecticut |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,511 |
| Median Household Income: | $141,197 |
| Per Capita Income: | $63,074 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,681 |
| Median Home Value: | $481,900 |
| Land Area: | 37.2 sq miles
96.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.3951, -73.3177 |
Population Information (06470 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,511 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,074 | 52.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,437 | 47.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 649 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 968 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 875 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,241 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 958 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,183 | 7.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,928 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,156 | 13.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,204 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,334 | 8.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,671 | 10.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,002 | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 342 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06470 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $481,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,689 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,681 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,397 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 284 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,748 | 88.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 649 | 12.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06470 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,820 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 181 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 336 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,426 | 22.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,275 | 11.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 747 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,331 | 30.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,524 | 23.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 54.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06470 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $141,197 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $182,120 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $169,643 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $63,074 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06470 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,158 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,771 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 387 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,553 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,067 | 78.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,075 | 13.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 627 | 8.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06470 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,870 | 83.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 286 | 1.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 63 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 226 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 393 | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,673 | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,787 | 11.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,798 | 11.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 32 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 706 | 4.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 302 | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 758 | 4.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06470 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 166 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 91 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 201 | 3.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 82 | 1.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 281 | 5.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 446 | 8.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 506 | 9.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,044 | 19.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 716 | 13.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,864 | 34.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06470 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,903 | 76.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 377 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 42 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 13 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 36 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,344 | 17.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06470 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 58 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 406 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 841 | 10.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 219 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 737 | 9.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 266 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 305 | 3.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 642 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,094 | 14.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,575 | 20.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 770 | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 390 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 468 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06470 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (06470 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,676 | 94.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,484 | 80.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,108 | 26.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 497 | 3.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06470 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,151 | 76.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,112 | 39.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,403 | 26.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 201 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 69 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 110 | 2.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06470 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,913 | 86.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 174 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 29 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 161 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 86 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 81 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 164 | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 73 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06470 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 40 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 275 | 4.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 556 | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 782 | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 701 | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 878 | 15.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,064 | 18.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 638 | 11.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 180 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 567 | 10.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06470 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 85 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 406 | 7.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 568 | 10.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,787 | 31.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,256 | 39.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 579 | 10.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06470 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 953 | 17.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 276 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 496 | 9.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,516 | 65.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 128 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 28 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06470 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 175 | 3.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,067 | 19.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,195 | 40.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,960 | 36.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06470 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 80 | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 9 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 21 | 0.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 105 | 2.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 232 | 4.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,142 | 45.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,010 | 42.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 149 | 3.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06470 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,277 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,266 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,689 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.91 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.02 | 2.38 |
Households (06470 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,397 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,506 | 65.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,349 | 25.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 587 | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,065 | 19.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,728 | 32.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,068 | 38.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.81 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.24 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06470 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,652 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,297 | 34.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,674 | 55.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 335 | 5.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 301 | 4.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,508 | 22.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06470 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,527 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 169 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 282 | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,488 | 42.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,081 | 30.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 507 | 14.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06470 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,160 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 632 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,173 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,514 | 10.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 148 | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 625 | 41.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 741 | 48.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06470 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,264 | 92.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,168 | 7.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 570 | 48.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 555 | 47.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 315 | 27.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 43 | 3.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06470 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,282 | 92.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 191 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,229 | 643.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,229 | 643.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,229 | 643.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 431 | 225.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 16 | 8.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 517 | 270.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 22 | 11.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06470 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,862 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,050 | 87.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,812 | 12.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,094 | 7.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 581 | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 89 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 48 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06470 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,397 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,142 | 95.3% | 89.4% |
Newtown, CT06470