06472 ZIP Code
Northford, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06472 |
| City/Town: | Northford |
| County: | South Central Regional |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 6,501 |
| Median Household Income: | $114,410 |
| Per Capita Income: | $58,825 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,404 |
| Median Home Value: | $347,500 |
| Land Area: | 16.1 sq miles
41.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.3934, -72.7719 |
Population Information (06472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,501 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,359 | 51.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,142 | 48.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 448 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 396 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 270 | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 645 | 9.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 447 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 662 | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 529 | 8.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,071 | 16.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 372 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 302 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 659 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 502 | 7.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 198 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $347,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,229 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 2,404 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,207 | 91.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 197 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,996 | 90.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 211 | 9.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,295 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 0.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 178 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,419 | 33.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 648 | 15.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 349 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,074 | 25.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 625 | 14.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06472 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $114,410 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $180,315 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $140,530 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $58,825 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,485 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,372 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 113 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,711 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,776 | 82.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 372 | 11.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 224 | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,918 | 91.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 34 | 0.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 135 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 51 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 363 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 181 | 2.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 200 | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 173 | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 27 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06472 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 42 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 23 | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 56 | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 43 | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 143 | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 329 | 14.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 346 | 15.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 367 | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 295 | 13.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 563 | 25.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06472 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,552 | 75.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 329 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 47 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 425 | 12.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06472 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 21 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 391 | 11.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 359 | 10.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 121 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 458 | 13.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 137 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 38 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 300 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 259 | 7.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 827 | 24.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 223 | 6.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 211 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 27 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06472 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 (06472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,368 | 98.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,499 | 84.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,733 | 26.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 133 | 2.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06472 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,795 | 81.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 807 | 36.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 527 | 23.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 48 | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 23 | 1.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06472 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,097 | 87.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 118 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 88 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 101 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06472 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 37 | 1.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 258 | 10.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 299 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 312 | 13.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 288 | 12.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 568 | 23.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 386 | 16.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 139 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 117 | 4.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06472 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 124 | 5.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 300 | 12.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,314 | 54.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 546 | 22.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 120 | 5.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06472 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 122 | 5.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 172 | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 163 | 7.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,696 | 76.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 13 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 41 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06472 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 87 | 3.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 371 | 16.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,022 | 46.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 727 | 32.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06472 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 13 | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 36 | 1.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 546 | 27.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,148 | 57.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 253 | 12.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06472 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,370 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,022 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,229 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.02 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.21 | 2.38 |
Households (06472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,207 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,485 | 67.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 608 | 27.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 325 | 14.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 259 | 11.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 733 | 33.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 912 | 41.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.94 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.37 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06472 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,822 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,011 | 35.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,529 | 54.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 107 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 175 | 6.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 750 | 26.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06472 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,537 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 90 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 79 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 506 | 32.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 503 | 32.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 359 | 23.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,105 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 396 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,501 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 675 | 10.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 63 | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 174 | 25.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 438 | 64.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06472 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,097 | 93.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 393 | 6.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 342 | 87.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 17 | 4.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 17 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 34 | 8.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,148 | 94.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 58 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 353 | 608.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 353 | 608.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 353 | 608.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 214 | 369.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 5 | 8.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 33 | 56.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06472 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,053 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,613 | 92.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 440 | 7.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 40 | 0.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 264 | 4.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 136 | 2.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06472 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,207 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,172 | 98.4% | 89.4% |
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