06779 ZIP Code – Oakville, Connecticut
ZIP code 06779 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Oakville, Connecticut, within Unknown County with a population of approximately 7,987 residents. At $81,686, the median household income here runs below the Connecticut average and near the U.S. average. At $256,300, median home values run near the national average, with 75.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,272 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (increasing), 18% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 2.2%, which is well below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 2.5% is well below the U.S. average. About 31.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, above the national rate. The population has a median age of 45.7, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 06710, 06704, 06795.
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ZIP 06779 vs. Connecticut vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 06779 | CT Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,987 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $81k | $105k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $256k | $387k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,272 | $1,504 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 43.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% | 9.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.5% | 43.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 06710 – Waterbury
- 06704 – Waterbury
- 06795 – Watertown
- 06702 – Waterbury
- 06708 – Waterbury
- 06782 – Plymouth
- 06787 – Thomaston
- 06762 – Middlebury
- 06706 – Waterbury
- 06716 – Wolcott
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06710 | WATERBURY | 10,684 | $47,792 |
| 06704 | WATERBURY | 30,124 | $47,736 |
| 06795 | WATERTOWN | 14,190 | $86,104 |
| 06702 | WATERBURY | 3,260 | $14,852 |
| 06708 | WATERBURY | 29,215 | $61,111 |