The 06778 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Northfield, CT in Litchfield County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,322. An estimated 93.5% in this Connecticut region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $40,352. Median househould income in this region is $65,720, while about 0% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 06778 is $65,720, while the region's mean household income is $98,840. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $40,352. The per capita income in ZIP Code 06778 of $40,352 is approximately 9.31% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $44,496. An estimated 0.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 100% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 32.5% of the population in 06778 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 21.9% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 06778 residents earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 21.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 32.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 12.3% |
In ZIP Code 06778, 93.5% of the population graduated high school, while 24.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 52.6% in this Litchfield County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 52.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 11.6% |
| Associate's degree | 4.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 06778, 95.1% is one race, while 4.9% are two or more races. Approximately 7.3% of 06778 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 06778 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.2%), followed by Black or African American (5.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 06778, 94.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.6% 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 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.6% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 06778, an estimated 29.9% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 19.3% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, 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 | 1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 29.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 19.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 16.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 06778 are older than average. The median age of 47.7 years in ZIP Code 06778 is approximately 25.2% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.7% of the population in 06778 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.2% are aged 55 to 59 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.8% of 06778 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 9.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 14.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.1% |
| 85 years and over | 0.8% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 06778 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 34.5% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 06778 is high blood pressure, as approximately 28.9% of adults 18 and older in this Litchfield County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 27.8% |
| High blood pressure | 28.9% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.7% |
| Current asthma | 10.2% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 8.5% |
| High cholesterol | 34.5% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 06778 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 90.1% of those 18 and above in 06778 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 06778 include sleeping less than 7 hours (31.7% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (27.2% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 95% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 78.9% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 73.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.8% |
| Current smoking | 13.0% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 18.0% |
| Obesity | 27.2% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 31.7% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 06778 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.87 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.2% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.1% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 06778 | 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 06778 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.97 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.66 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.23 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.39 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.33 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.62 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.9 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.74 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.39 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.26 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.82 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.07 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 06778, 70.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.1 minutes. Approximately 31.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 06778 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.8% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 06778 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 17.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 14.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.7% |
| Information | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 31.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 2.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.0% |
| Public administration | 4.3% |