06478 ZIP Code
Oxford, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06478 |
| City/Town: | Oxford |
| County: | Naugatuck Valley |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,801 |
| Median Household Income: | $123,000 |
| Per Capita Income: | $70,164 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,011 |
| Median Home Value: | $427,500 |
| Land Area: | 32.7 sq miles
84.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.4440, -73.1482 |
Population Information (06478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,801 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,586 | 51.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,215 | 48.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 593 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 931 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 661 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 730 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 534 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 962 | 7.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,848 | 14.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,500 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,465 | 11.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,021 | 8.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,610 | 12.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 675 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 271 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $427,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,230 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,011 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,856 | 96.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 155 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,466 | 92.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 390 | 8.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,352 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 105 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 248 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,206 | 23.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,690 | 18.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 790 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,442 | 26.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,871 | 20.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 46.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06478 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $123,000 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $145,224 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $147,111 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $70,164 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,253 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,883 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 330 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,132 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,848 | 85.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 602 | 8.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 433 | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,965 | 85.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 190 | 1.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 487 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 472 | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 687 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 906 | 7.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,159 | 9.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 90 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 519 | 4.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 66 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 484 | 3.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06478 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 94 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 57 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 148 | 3.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 110 | 2.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 126 | 2.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 431 | 8.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 688 | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,190 | 24.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 977 | 20.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,035 | 21.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06478 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,246 | 76.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 524 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 54 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 33 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 85 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 692 | 10.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06478 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 530 | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 817 | 11.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 255 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 554 | 8.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 376 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 97 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 553 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,017 | 14.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,666 | 24.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 394 | 5.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 450 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 174 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 1.7% | 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 (06478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,548 | 98.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,041 | 86.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,144 | 24.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 213 | 1.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06478 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,929 | 80.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,569 | 32.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,278 | 26.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 126 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 105 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 145 | 3.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06478 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,540 | 90.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 318 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 80 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 73 | 1.5% | 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 (06478 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 324 | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,243 | 24.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 452 | 9.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 961 | 19.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 745 | 14.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 210 | 4.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 327 | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 326 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 422 | 8.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06478 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 205 | 4.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 710 | 14.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,380 | 47.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,631 | 32.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 85 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06478 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 696 | 14.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 441 | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 347 | 7.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,206 | 66.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 145 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 21 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06478 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 179 | 3.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,044 | 21.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,815 | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,818 | 37.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06478 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 27 | 0.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 108 | 2.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 597 | 13.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,438 | 54.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,296 | 29.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06478 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,498 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $947 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,230 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.70 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.86 | 2.38 |
Households (06478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,856 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,458 | 71.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,369 | 28.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 630 | 13.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 730 | 15.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,479 | 30.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,725 | 35.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.63 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.03 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06478 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,395 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,383 | 25.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,669 | 68.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 91 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 201 | 3.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 955 | 17.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06478 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,859 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 261 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 272 | 9.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,163 | 40.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 704 | 24.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 459 | 16.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,072 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 631 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,761 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,163 | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 803 | 69.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 360 | 31.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06478 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,269 | 95.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 469 | 3.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 28 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 441 | 94.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 80 | 17.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,511 | 89.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 195 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,290 | 661.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,290 | 661.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,290 | 661.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 464 | 237.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 78 | 40.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 263 | 134.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 80 | 41.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06478 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,208 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,612 | 86.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,596 | 13.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 674 | 5.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 839 | 6.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 30 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 53 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06478 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,856 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,638 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
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