06896 ZIP Code
Redding, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06896 |
| City/Town: | Redding |
| County: | Western Connecticut |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,747 |
| Median Household Income: | $165,176 |
| Per Capita Income: | $74,898 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,657 |
| Median Home Value: | $634,300 |
| Land Area: | 31.4 sq miles
81.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.3054, -73.3926 |
Population Information (06896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,747 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,375 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,372 | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 50.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 430 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 363 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 607 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 530 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 376 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 581 | 6.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 980 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,179 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 883 | 10.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 759 | 8.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 976 | 11.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 554 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 529 | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $634,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,211 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,657 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,363 | 92.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 294 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,971 | 88.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 392 | 11.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,441 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1 | 0.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 71 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 853 | 13.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 600 | 9.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 314 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,389 | 37.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,213 | 34.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 71.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06896 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $165,176 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $224,222 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $182,447 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $74,898 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,389 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,149 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 240 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,868 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,111 | 75.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 534 | 12.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 485 | 11.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,500 | 85.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 40 | 0.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 19 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 292 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 206 | 2.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 677 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 527 | 6.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 729 | 8.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 151 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 98 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 480 | 5.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06896 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 71 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 38 | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 122 | 3.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 73 | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 148 | 4.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 246 | 7.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 415 | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 428 | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 643 | 19.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,179 | 35.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06896 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,536 | 61.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 120 | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 164 | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 88 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 45 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,048 | 25.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06896 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 167 | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 485 | 11.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 120 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 332 | 8.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 84 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 71 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 483 | 11.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 949 | 22.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 967 | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 204 | 4.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 189 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 98 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.7% | 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 (06896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,207 | 93.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,207 | 82.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,317 | 26.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 386 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06896 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,630 | 78.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,163 | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 957 | 28.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 97 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 39 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 32 | 1.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06896 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,229 | 88.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 77 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 24 | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 5 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 304 | 8.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 18 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06896 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 86 | 2.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 446 | 12.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 311 | 8.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 415 | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 852 | 23.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 486 | 13.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 270 | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 82 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 709 | 19.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06896 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 22 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 170 | 4.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 429 | 11.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,376 | 37.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,431 | 39.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 229 | 6.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06896 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 67 | 2.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 250 | 7.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 479 | 14.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,483 | 73.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 49 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 13 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 22 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06896 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 112 | 3.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 719 | 21.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,601 | 47.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 931 | 27.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06896 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 4 | 0.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 9 | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 23 | 0.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 773 | 26.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,834 | 61.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 328 | 11.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06896 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,483 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,211 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.04 | 2.38 |
Households (06896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,363 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,427 | 72.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 916 | 27.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 365 | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 456 | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,072 | 31.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,309 | 38.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.55 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06896 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,577 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 738 | 20.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,508 | 70.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 128 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 203 | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 621 | 17.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06896 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,954 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 120 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 62 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 801 | 41.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 557 | 28.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 414 | 21.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,001 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 384 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,593 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 663 | 7.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 28 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 204 | 30.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 431 | 65.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06896 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,676 | 87.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,013 | 11.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 497 | 49.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 465 | 45.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 334 | 33.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 51 | 5.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,956 | 91.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 170 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 791 | 465.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 791 | 465.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 791 | 465.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 369 | 217.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 3 | 1.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 202 | 118.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 8.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06896 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,317 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,223 | 86.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,094 | 13.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 484 | 5.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 408 | 4.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 164 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 38 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06896 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,363 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,323 | 98.8% | 89.4% |
Redding, CT06896