06716 ZIP Code
Wolcott, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06716 |
| City/Town: | Wolcott |
| County: | Naugatuck Valley |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,094 |
| Median Household Income: | $113,214 |
| Per Capita Income: | $54,792 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,378 |
| Median Home Value: | $287,600 |
| Land Area: | 20.2 sq miles
52.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5950, -72.9685 |
Population Information (06716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,094 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,915 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,179 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 696 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,022 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,076 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 920 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,113 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,700 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,878 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,509 | 15.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,270 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 887 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,604 | 10.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 802 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 617 | 3.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $287,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,486 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,378 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,042 | 94.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 336 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,247 | 86.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 795 | 13.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,267 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 223 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 191 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,237 | 28.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,539 | 22.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,012 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,469 | 21.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,596 | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06716 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $113,214 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $130,714 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $129,916 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $54,792 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,959 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,560 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 399 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,093 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,768 | 79.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,095 | 12.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 660 | 7.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 37 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,063 | 87.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 675 | 4.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 500 | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 269 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 584 | 3.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 412 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 856 | 5.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 476 | 3.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 363 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06716 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 59 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 37 | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 287 | 4.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 261 | 4.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 535 | 8.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 590 | 9.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 665 | 11.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,718 | 28.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 795 | 13.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,095 | 18.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06716 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,925 | 80.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 796 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 13 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 725 | 8.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06716 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 32 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 824 | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,427 | 16.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 174 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 999 | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 236 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 209 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 577 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 813 | 9.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,415 | 28.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 282 | 3.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 223 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 349 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 1.3% | 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 (06716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,742 | 97.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,778 | 79.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,970 | 30.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 242 | 1.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06716 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,715 | 78.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,253 | 37.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,841 | 30.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 147 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 110 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 129 | 2.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06716 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,815 | 91.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 247 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 56 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 101 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 39 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 103 | 1.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 17 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06716 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 210 | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 559 | 8.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 863 | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,036 | 16.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 520 | 8.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,117 | 17.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,017 | 15.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 565 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 484 | 7.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06716 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 22 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 272 | 4.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 694 | 10.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,808 | 59.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,244 | 19.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 338 | 5.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06716 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 400 | 6.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 867 | 14.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 434 | 7.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4,079 | 67.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 41 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 198 | 3.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06716 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 151 | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,564 | 25.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,513 | 41.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,814 | 30.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06716 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 83 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 11 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 283 | 5.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 538 | 10.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,019 | 38.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,969 | 37.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 285 | 5.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 59 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06716 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,265 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $890 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,486 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.84 | 2.38 |
Households (06716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,042 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,362 | 55.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,399 | 23.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 797 | 13.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,355 | 22.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,892 | 31.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,115 | 35.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.64 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.23 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06716 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,569 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,281 | 34.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,507 | 53.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 251 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 530 | 8.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,734 | 26.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06716 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,878 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 139 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 188 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,733 | 44.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 822 | 21.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 996 | 25.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,652 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 827 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,984 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,575 | 9.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 91 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 791 | 50.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 693 | 44.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06716 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,076 | 93.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 906 | 5.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 536 | 59.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 345 | 38.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 112 | 12.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 25 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,980 | 93.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 72 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,114 | 1547.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,114 | 1547.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,114 | 1547.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 369 | 512.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 74 | 102.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 419 | 581.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 18 | 25.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06716 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,398 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,212 | 92.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,186 | 7.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 376 | 2.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 630 | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 139 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 41 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06716 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,042 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,811 | 96.2% | 89.4% |
Wolcott, CT06716