ZIP code 06778
Where is ZIP code 06778?
Northfield, Connecticut
Litchfield County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 06778 belongs to Northfield, Connecticut in Litchfield County. 06778 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 860 and 959. About 1,574 people live in the 06778 area, where the median household income is $81,375. The closest ZIP codes are 06787 (Thomaston, 2.3 mi southeast), 06763 (Morris, 3.7 mi west) and 06792 (Torrington, 4.2 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 06778 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Northfield |
| Also accepted | Thomaston |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Litchfield County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 860, 959 |
| Coordinates | 41.7077, -73.109 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 067 |
Population and income in 06778
| Population | 1,574 · lower than 84% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 284 · lower than 68% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Median age | 49.5 years · higher than 80% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $81,375 · lower than 80% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $45,921 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $321,600 · lower than 69% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,021 a month |
| Housing units | 595 |
| Households | 530 (2.95 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 96% / 4.2% |
| Land area | 5.55 sq mi (plus 0.04 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06778. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 06778
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06787 | Thomaston, CT | 2.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 06763 | Morris, CT | 3.7 mi W | Standard |
| 06792 | Torrington, CT | 4.2 mi NE | Unique |
| 06782 | Plymouth, CT | 4.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 06791 | Harwinton, CT | 4.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 06786 | Terryville, CT | 5.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 06759 | Litchfield, CT | 5.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 06781 | Pequabuck, CT | 6.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 06751 | Bethlehem, CT | 7 mi SW | Standard |
| 06795 | Watertown, CT | 7.1 mi S | Standard |
| 06758 | Lakeside, CT | 7.2 mi W | Standard |
| 06790 | Torrington, CT | 7.3 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 06778 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 06778
123 MAIN ST
NORTHFIELD CT 06778
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts THOMASTON as the city name for 06778. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (06778-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 06778?
- 06778 is a Northfield, Connecticut ZIP code. Thomaston is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 06778 in?
- ZIP code 06778 is in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
- What time zone is ZIP code 06778 in?
- 06778 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 06778?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 06778 use area codes 860 and 959.
- What is the population of ZIP code 06778?
- About 1,574 people live in ZIP code 06778, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 06778?
- The median household income in 06778 is $81,375 a year, lower than 80% of Connecticut ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 06778?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 06778 are 06787 (Thomaston, 2.3 miles), 06763 (Morris, 3.7 miles), 06792 (Torrington, 4.2 miles) and 06782 (Plymouth, 4.6 miles).