The 06756 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Goshen, CT in Litchfield County in the United States. The current population estimate is 2,842. An estimated 99.3% in this Connecticut region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $56,277. The median household income is at $109,205, while an estimated 3% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 06756 is $109,205, while the region's mean household income is $147,061. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $56,277. The per capita income in ZIP Code 06756 of $56,277 is approximately 26.48% more than the per capita income in Connecticut overall of $44,496. An estimated 3.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 65.26% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.3% of the population in 06756 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 19.8% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.7% of 06756 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 6.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 20.3% |
In ZIP Code 06756, 99.3% of the population graduated high school, while 43.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 20.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 19.2% in this Litchfield County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 19.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.4% |
| Associate's degree | 11.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 23.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 20.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 06756, 96.5% is one race, while 3.5% are two or more races. Approximately 2.1% of 06756 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 06756 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.3%), followed by Asian (2.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.8% |
In ZIP Code 06756, 95.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Litchfield County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 06756, an estimated 21.4% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 18.1% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Litchfield County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 18.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 21.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 11.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 06756 are older than average. The median age of 49.7 years in ZIP Code 06756 is approximately 30.45% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 29.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.0% of the population in 06756 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.0% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 06756 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 16.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.1% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 06756 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 36.1% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 06756 is high blood pressure, as approximately 30.7% of adults 18 and older in this Litchfield County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 29.6% |
| High blood pressure | 30.7% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.6% |
| Current asthma | 10.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.2% |
| High cholesterol | 36.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 06756 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 96% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 91.9% of those 18 and above in 06756 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 06756 include sleeping less than 7 hours (30.9% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (27.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 96% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.9% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 76.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.9% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 75.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| Current smoking | 11.0% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 16.7% |
| Obesity | 27.0% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 30.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 06756 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.85 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.72% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.4% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 06756 | 12.67¢/kWh | 7.63¢/kWh | 5.2¢/kWh |
| Connecticut | 29.52¢/kWh | 20.85¢/kWh | 16.97¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 06756 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.74 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.62 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.27 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.53 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.5 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.44 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.85 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.72 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.52 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.31 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.55 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.18 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 06756, 67.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 36.7 minutes. Approximately 29.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 06756 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.9% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 06756 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.7% |
| Construction | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Retail trade | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.7% |
| Information | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 29.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.7% |
| Public administration | 6.1% |