ZIP code 06712
Where is ZIP code 06712?
Prospect, Connecticut
New Haven County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 06712 belongs to Prospect, Connecticut in New Haven County. 06712 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 203 and 475. About 9,458 people live in the 06712 area, where the median household income is $126,394. The closest ZIP codes are 06705 (Waterbury, 3.4 mi north), 06706 (Waterbury, 3.6 mi northwest) and 06410 (Cheshire, 3.7 mi east).
| ZIP code | 06712 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Prospect |
| Also accepted | Waterbury |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | New Haven County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 203, 475 |
| Coordinates | 41.5022, -72.9788 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 067 |
Population and income in 06712
| Population | 9,458 · higher than 54% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 665 · higher than 51% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.8 years · higher than 70% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $126,394 · higher than 72% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $56,503 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 40% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $355,400 · lower than 55% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,800 a month |
| Housing units | 3,703 |
| Households | 3,529 (2.66 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 94% / 6.5% |
| Land area | 14.21 sq mi (plus 0.24 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06712. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 06712
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06705 | Waterbury, CT | 3.4 mi N | Standard |
| 06706 | Waterbury, CT | 3.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 06410 | Cheshire, CT | 3.7 mi E | Standard |
| 06770 | Naugatuck, CT | 3.7 mi W | Standard |
| 06411 | Cheshire, CT | 4 mi E | Unique |
| 06702 | Waterbury, CT | 4.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 06444 | Marion, CT | 5.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 06524 | Bethany, CT | 5.4 mi S | Standard |
| 06701 | Waterbury, CT | 5.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 06703 | Waterbury, CT | 5.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 06720 | Waterbury, CT | 5.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 06721 | Waterbury, CT | 5.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 06712 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 06712
123 MAIN ST
PROSPECT CT 06712
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts WATERBURY as the city name for 06712. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (06712-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 06712?
- 06712 is a Prospect, Connecticut ZIP code. Waterbury is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 06712 in?
- ZIP code 06712 is in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- What time zone is ZIP code 06712 in?
- 06712 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 06712?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 06712 use area codes 203 and 475.
- What is the population of ZIP code 06712?
- About 9,458 people live in ZIP code 06712, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 06712?
- The median household income in 06712 is $126,394 a year, higher than 72% of Connecticut ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 06712?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 06712 are 06705 (Waterbury, 3.4 miles), 06706 (Waterbury, 3.6 miles), 06410 (Cheshire, 3.7 miles) and 06770 (Naugatuck, 3.7 miles).