06779 ZIP Code
Oakville, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06779 |
| City/Town: | Oakville |
| County: | Naugatuck Valley |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 7,987 |
| Median Household Income: | $81,686 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,670 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,619 |
| Median Home Value: | $256,300 |
| Land Area: | 3.5 sq miles
9.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5961, -73.0814 |
Population Information (06779 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,987 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,777 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,210 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 338 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 543 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 433 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 390 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 309 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,299 | 16.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 746 | 9.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,114 | 13.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 451 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 640 | 8.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 825 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 667 | 8.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 232 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06779 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $256,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,272 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,619 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,406 | 94.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 213 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,445 | 71.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 961 | 28.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06779 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,974 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 243 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 365 | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,892 | 31.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,069 | 17.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 536 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,246 | 20.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 623 | 10.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06779 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $81,686 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $108,993 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $101,058 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,670 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06779 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,597 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,502 | 97.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 95 | 2.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,033 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,620 | 80.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 590 | 13.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 282 | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06779 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,195 | 90.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 199 | 2.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 47 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 134 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 412 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 313 | 3.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,016 | 12.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 373 | 4.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 643 | 8.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06779 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 90 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 21 | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 303 | 8.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 308 | 9.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 448 | 13.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 400 | 11.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 635 | 18.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 615 | 18.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 205 | 6.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 381 | 11.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06779 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,762 | 83.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 288 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 7 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 104 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 35 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 197 | 4.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06779 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 13 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 299 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 545 | 12.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 55 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 664 | 14.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 144 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 207 | 4.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 142 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 306 | 6.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,429 | 31.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 276 | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 278 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 144 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06779 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 (06779 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,958 | 99.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,336 | 79.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,939 | 36.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 29 | 0.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06779 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,741 | 80.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,146 | 33.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 828 | 24.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 43 | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 28 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 256 | 7.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06779 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,557 | 70.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 140 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 240 | 6.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 469 | 13.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 148 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 40 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 25 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06779 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 122 | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 313 | 8.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 265 | 7.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 197 | 5.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 510 | 14.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 607 | 16.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 644 | 17.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 435 | 12.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 526 | 14.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06779 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 13 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 483 | 13.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 668 | 18.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,808 | 50.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 551 | 15.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 96 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06779 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 622 | 18.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 297 | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 596 | 17.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,826 | 53.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 39 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 26 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06779 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 307 | 9.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,108 | 32.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,258 | 36.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 733 | 21.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06779 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 112 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 63 | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 67 | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 346 | 14.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,141 | 46.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 546 | 22.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 170 | 7.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06779 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,910 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $849 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,272 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.64 | 2.38 |
Households (06779 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,406 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,678 | 49.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 623 | 18.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 769 | 22.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 847 | 24.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 803 | 23.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,214 | 35.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.34 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06779 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,194 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,186 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,736 | 54.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 72 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 185 | 5.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,014 | 31.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06779 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,789 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 107 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 165 | 9.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 771 | 43.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 365 | 20.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 381 | 21.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06779 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,448 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 300 | 4.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,987 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,139 | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 32 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 547 | 48.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 560 | 49.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06779 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,714 | 96.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 228 | 2.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 191 | 83.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 37 | 16.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 37 | 16.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06779 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,882 | 86.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 239 | 3.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,105 | 462.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,105 | 462.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,105 | 462.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 771 | 322.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 97 | 40.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 14 | 5.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 181 | 75.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 3.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06779 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,649 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,055 | 79.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,594 | 20.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 538 | 7.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 861 | 11.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 52 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 143 | 1.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06779 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,406 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,001 | 88.1% | 89.4% |
Oakville, CT06779