ZIP code 06079
Where is ZIP code 06079?
Taconic, Connecticut
Litchfield County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 06079 belongs to Taconic, Connecticut in Litchfield County. 06079 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Taconic post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 413, 860 and 959. About 19 people live in the 06079 area. The closest ZIP codes are 06068 (Salisbury, 2.3 mi southwest), 06018 (Canaan, 4.2 mi east) and 01222 (Ashley Falls, 4.7 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 06079 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Taconic |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Litchfield County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 413, 860, 959 |
| Coordinates | 42.032, -73.4038 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 060 |
Population and income in 06079
| Population | 19 · lower than 99% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 16 · lower than 99% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Income per person | $0 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 100% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 152 |
| Households | 10 (1.9 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 1.18 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06079. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 06079
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06068 | Salisbury, CT | 2.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 06018 | Canaan, CT | 4.2 mi E | Standard |
| 01222 | Ashley Falls, MA | 4.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 01257 | Sheffield, MA | 5.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 01258 | South Egremont, MA | 5.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 06031 | Falls Village, CT | 5.7 mi S | Standard |
| 06039 | Lakeville, CT | 5.8 mi S | Standard |
| 06024 | East Canaan, CT | 5.9 mi E | Standard |
| 01259 | Southfield, MA | 8 mi NE | Standard |
| 12546 | Millerton, NY | 8.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 12517 | Copake Falls, NY | 9.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 12503 | Ancramdale, NY | 9.1 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 06079 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 06079
PO BOX 123
TACONIC CT 06079
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Twin Lakes: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (06079-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 06079?
- 06079 is a Taconic, Connecticut ZIP code.
- What county is 06079 in?
- ZIP code 06079 is in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
- What time zone is ZIP code 06079 in?
- 06079 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 06079?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 06079 use area codes 413, 860 and 959.
- What is the population of ZIP code 06079?
- About 19 people live in ZIP code 06079, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 06079 for a street address?
- No. 06079 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Taconic use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 06079?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 06079 are 06068 (Salisbury, 2.3 miles), 06018 (Canaan, 4.2 miles), 01222 (Ashley Falls, 4.7 miles) and 01257 (Sheffield, 5.2 miles).