06790 ZIP Code
Torrington, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06790 |
| City/Town: | Torrington |
| County: | Northwest Hills |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,563 |
| Median Household Income: | $66,762 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,404 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,965 |
| Median Home Value: | $181,100 |
| Land Area: | 41.5 sq miles
107.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.8341, -73.1314 |
Population Information (06790 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,563 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,382 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,181 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,860 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,866 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,794 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,074 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,395 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,434 | 15.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,773 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,187 | 14.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,456 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,847 | 8.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,286 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,615 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 976 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06790 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $181,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,086 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,965 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,671 | 86.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,294 | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,399 | 64.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,272 | 35.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06790 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,574 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,486 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,606 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,373 | 36.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,548 | 17.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,281 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,990 | 15.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,290 | 9.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06790 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $66,762 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,649 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,811 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,404 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06790 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,510 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,375 | 94.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,135 | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,060 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,404 | 83.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,010 | 10.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 933 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06790 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,797 | 72.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,697 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 78 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,195 | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,731 | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,065 | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,332 | 9.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,219 | 17.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 260 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,396 | 6.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 107 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,456 | 9.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06790 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 614 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 768 | 5.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,078 | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,272 | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,795 | 12.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,514 | 17.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,540 | 17.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,106 | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,225 | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 759 | 5.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06790 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,808 | 80.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,179 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 27 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 421 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 416 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,124 | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06790 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 43 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,556 | 8.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,509 | 13.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 465 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,288 | 12.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 898 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 249 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 886 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,532 | 8.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,849 | 26.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,558 | 8.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,029 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 513 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06790 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.6% | 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 (06790 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,337 | 93.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,936 | 58.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,370 | 46.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,699 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06790 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,531 | 78.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,991 | 34.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,573 | 24.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 762 | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 402 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,411 | 16.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06790 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,127 | 53.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 659 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,618 | 15.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,105 | 12.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 894 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 713 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 793 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 56 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06790 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 130 | 0.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 739 | 4.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,079 | 6.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,297 | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,711 | 16.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,510 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,115 | 12.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,423 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,961 | 29.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06790 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 648 | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,807 | 10.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,856 | 34.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,367 | 37.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,736 | 10.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 551 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06790 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,289 | 36.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 525 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,370 | 16.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 5,936 | 40.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 411 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 78 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 53 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06790 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,451 | 9.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,226 | 35.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,584 | 38.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,410 | 16.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06790 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 241 | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 619 | 6.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,905 | 20.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,897 | 30.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,543 | 27.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 992 | 10.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 97 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 105 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06790 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,732 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $880 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,086 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.38 |
Households (06790 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,671 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,780 | 39.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,864 | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,891 | 19.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,628 | 31.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,920 | 26.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,408 | 30.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.37 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06790 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,158 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,971 | 42.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,210 | 43.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 442 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,443 | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,930 | 34.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06790 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,912 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 667 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 370 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,896 | 41.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,576 | 22.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,403 | 20.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06790 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,799 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,578 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,036 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,759 | 13.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 545 | 11.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,690 | 56.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,524 | 32.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06790 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,831 | 86.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,584 | 12.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,190 | 47.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,082 | 45.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 796 | 17.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 312 | 6.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06790 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 30,782 | 86.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 563 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,781 | 849.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,781 | 849.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,781 | 849.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,105 | 196.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 341 | 60.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,287 | 406.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 68 | 12.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06790 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 33,703 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,209 | 83.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,494 | 16.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,681 | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,143 | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 543 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 127 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06790 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,671 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,495 | 92.0% | 89.4% |
Torrington, CT06790