ZIP code 06779
Where is ZIP code 06779?
Oakville, Connecticut
Litchfield County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 06779 belongs to Oakville, Connecticut in Litchfield County. 06779 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, 475, 860 and 959. About 8,364 people live in the 06779 area, where the median household income is $95,798. The closest ZIP codes are 06795 (Watertown, 2.1 mi northwest), 06710 (Waterbury, 2.6 mi southeast) and 06701 (Waterbury, 2.9 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 06779 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Oakville |
| Also accepted | Watertown |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Litchfield County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 203, 475, 860, 959 |
| Coordinates | 41.5909, -73.0873 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 067 |
Population and income in 06779
| Population | 8,364 · higher than 50% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,402 · higher than 77% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.2 years · higher than 59% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $95,798 · lower than 67% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $47,094 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 31% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $277,000 · lower than 80% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,349 a month |
| Housing units | 3,814 |
| Households | 3,556 (2.35 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 3.48 sq mi (plus 0.05 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06779. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 06779
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06795 | Watertown, CT | 2.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 06710 | Waterbury, CT | 2.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 06701 | Waterbury, CT | 2.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 06703 | Waterbury, CT | 2.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 06720 | Waterbury, CT | 2.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 06721 | Waterbury, CT | 2.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 06722 | Waterbury, CT | 2.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 06723 | Waterbury, CT | 2.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 06724 | Waterbury, CT | 2.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 06725 | Waterbury, CT | 2.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 06726 | Waterbury, CT | 2.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 06749 | Waterbury, CT | 2.9 mi SE | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 06779 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 06779
123 MAIN ST
OAKVILLE CT 06779
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts WATERTOWN as the city name for 06779. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (06779-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 06779?
- 06779 is a Oakville, Connecticut ZIP code. Watertown is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 06779 in?
- ZIP code 06779 is in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
- What time zone is ZIP code 06779 in?
- 06779 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 06779?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 06779 use area codes 203, 475, 860 and 959.
- What is the population of ZIP code 06779?
- About 8,364 people live in ZIP code 06779, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 06779?
- The median household income in 06779 is $95,798 a year, lower than 67% of Connecticut ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 06779?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 06779 are 06795 (Watertown, 2.1 miles), 06710 (Waterbury, 2.6 miles), 06701 (Waterbury, 2.9 miles) and 06703 (Waterbury, 2.9 miles).