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Bridgeport--Stamford, CT--NY
ZIP 06079, CT (06079)
Litchfield County · Population 89
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026
CT 06079 (ZIP 06079) sits in Litchfield County. The page draws on 1 federal data feed retrieved Apr 24. Top health signal: Annual Checkup comes in below the national average at 87.0%. No NCES schools are mapped to this ZIP in the current dataset. 7 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $10,778. FEMA has issued 31 federal disaster declarations affecting this ZIP since 1978 — a high-frequency exposure profile. Healthcare access is the area's quieter strength; school options sit on the lighter side, so families may find themselves looking at districts a few ZIPs over. Notable: fair market rent of $1,630 for a two-bedroom. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
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Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$1,190
/month
1 Bed
$1,240
/month
2 Bed
$1,630
/month
3 Bed
$2,100
/month
4 Bed
$2,730
/month
HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.
Public transit
FTA tracks transit service at the urbanized-area level. Numbers below reflect the agencies and modes serving the area that contains this ZIP, not stop-level coverage.
Reporting agencies
13
Largest: Connecticut Department of Transportation
Annual ridership
—
unlinked trips · 2024
Source: U.S. Federal Transit Administration, National Transit Database (transit.dot.gov). Public domain.
Federal Disaster Declarations
Federally Declared Disasters
31
Date Range
1978–2024
Most Recent Declaration
SEVERE STORM, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
Severe Storm — declared September 20, 2024 (DR-4820)
Incident period: August 18, 2024 – August 19, 2024
Top Incident Types
- Hurricane11 (35%)
- Severe Storm8 (26%)
- Snowstorm7 (23%)
- Biological2 (6%)
- Flood2 (6%)
- Other1 (3%)
Individual Assistance
5
Direct help to disaster survivors
Households Program
5
Housing & temporary lodging support
Public Assistance
29
Repair of public facilities & roads
Hazard Mitigation
12
Funding to reduce future disaster risk
FEMA declares disasters at the county level; counts here include every federally declared disaster touching any county that overlaps this ZIP. Statewide declarations and pre-1964 records without county granularity are excluded. Program flags reflect which FEMA assistance categories were activated (Individual Assistance, Households, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation). Source: fema.gov/openfema. Public domain.
Climate
30-year averages (1991-2020) from the nearest GHCN-D weather station. Temperature and precipitation values reflect typical annual conditions, not any single year.
Avg. temperature
48.2°F
37.3° – 59°
Annual precipitation
43.5"
Annual snowfall
49.6"
Heating · cooling days
6,660 · 557.1
Annual base 65°F
Nearest station: COPAKE, NY US, 9.3 miles from the centroid of ZIP 06079 (ZIP 06079)
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals (ncei.noaa.gov). Public domain.
Air quality
Median daily AQI
38
GoodGood 305dModerate 49dUSG 8d
Peak AQI (2024)
119
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Primary pollutant
Ozone
314 days as main pollutant
Days measured
362
Based on Litchfield County data (2024).
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Air Quality System (epa.gov). Public domain. Only counties with EPA AQS monitoring stations appear here (~30% of US counties); rural ZIPs whose primary county has no monitor will not show this section.
Community health profile
Years of potential life lost (per 100K)
6,767
That is roughly 1,433 years per 100,000 below the national county median (~8,200).
Premature death is the headline composite outcome CHR reports — age-adjusted, all-cause, before age 75.
Fair or poor health
—
of adults self-report
Poor physical health days
—
avg per adult per month
Poor mental health days
—
avg per adult per month
Uninsured
—
of residents under 65
Primary care MDs
55
per 100,000 residents
Preventable hospital stays
2,307
per 100K Medicare enrollees
Food environment (0-10)
—
10 = best access & security
Exercise access
—
residents near a facility
Flu vaccinated
56%
of Medicare enrollees
Low birth weight (under 2,500 g) accounts for 6.3% of live births in this county — an early-life health input that downstream outcomes track against.
Based on Litchfield data (2025 CHR release).
Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (countyhealthrankings.org). Annual release. Underlying source datasets vary by measure (CDC BRFSS, NCHS Vital Statistics, AHA, USDA Food Environment Atlas, and others). Figures are county-level and assigned to every ZIP whose primary county matches.
Food access
Food access status
Moderate food access challenges
23.0% of Litchfield County, CT residents live more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket.
Grocery stores
0.22
per 1,000 residents
Supercenters & clubs
0.02
per 1,000 residents
SNAP-authorized stores
—
accepting food benefits
Fast-food restaurants
0.65
per 1,000 residents
Among low-income residents, 3.4% are low-access — those without a supermarket within 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural).
Per-1,000 figures show how many of each store type exist in Litchfield County, CT for every 1,000 residents. Higher grocery and supercenter density usually means easier access to fresh food; higher convenience-store-only density (with low grocery rate) often signals a food swamp.
Source: USDA Economic Research Service, Food Environment Atlas (ers.usda.gov). County-level metrics fanned to ZIP via the primary county in the Census ZCTA-county relationship file. Variable years differ per family (stores ~2020, low-access ~2019).
Taxes & benefits in Connecticut
State-level rules that apply to every resident of ZIP 06079. Numbers reflect the most recent published year per source.
Tax rates
Income tax
6.99%
graduated · 6 brackets
Sales tax (combined)
6.35%
State 6.35% · avg local 0.00%
Property tax (effective)
1.47%
Median $9,222/year
Tax burden rank
48 of 50
12.50% of personal income
Paid family leave
Program
CT Paid Leave
Mandatory (state-run insurance)
Max weeks/year
12
Parental
12wk
Max weekly benefit
$1,016
Replacement: 95% AWW up to 40x CT min wage + 60% above
Safety net
SNAP eligibility
200% FPL
Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (raises gross income limit above federal 130% floor). No asset test.
Sources: Tax Foundation (state tax rates & brackets), Bipartisan Policy Center (paid family leave), USDA FNS (SNAP categorical eligibility).
Other ZIPs near 06079
Nearby ZIPs by distance
06068 (Lakeville, 2.7 mi) · 01257 (3.4 mi) · 01222 (4.4 mi) · 06018 (Canaan, 4.4 mi) · 01258 (5 mi) · 06039 (Lakeville, 6 mi)
Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.
Data sources used on this page
All data on this page is sourced from federal government datasets · Not AI-generated · Methodology
Health profile
Crude prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES, derived from BRFSS small-area modeling. Population-level figures only.
Obesity
25.2%
7.8pp below the 33.0% national rate.
High Blood Pressure
39.4%
7.4pp above the 32.0% national rate.
Depression
19.2%
2.8pp below the 22.0% national rate.
Annual Checkup
87.0%
11.0pp above the 76.0% national rate.
Health Insurance
3.9%
9.1pp below the 13.0% national rate.
Diabetes
11.7%
Tracks close to the 11.0% national rate.
Colleges & universities nearby
Colleges in this area
7
Median in-state tuition
$10,778
Median earnings (10 yr)
$41,588
- 2-Year
Connecticut State Community College
New Britain, CT · 06051
- In-state tuition
- $5,338
- Out-of-state tuition
- $15,596
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 21.4%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $41,344
- Median student debt
- $9,200
- 4-Year
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT · 06050
- In-state tuition
- $13,050
- Out-of-state tuition
- $16,550
- Acceptance rate
- 73.3%
- Graduation rate
- 48.9%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $58,562
- Median student debt
- $22,300
- 4-Year
Charter Oak State College
New Britain, CT · 06051
- In-state tuition
- $8,506
- Out-of-state tuition
- $8,506
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- —
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $64,209
- Median student debt
- $18,683
- Certificate
Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor
East Windsor, CT · 06088
- In-state tuition
- —
- Out-of-state tuition
- —
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 61.2%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $38,683
- Median student debt
- $11,250
- Certificate
Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain
New Britain, CT · 06051
- In-state tuition
- —
- Out-of-state tuition
- —
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 59.5%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $38,683
- Median student debt
- $11,250
- Certificate
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut
Somers, CT · 06071
- In-state tuition
- —
- Out-of-state tuition
- —
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 69.7%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $44,444
- Median student debt
- $6,333
- Certificate
Porter and Chester Institute of Enfield
Enfield, CT · 06082
- In-state tuition
- $18,160
- Out-of-state tuition
- $18,160
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- —
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $41,588
- Median student debt
- $12,000
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (collegescorecard.ed.gov). Public domain data. Earnings figures reflect median earnings 10 years after entry for federally-aided students.
What these numbers say together
CT 06079 (ZIP 06079) sits in Litchfield County. The page draws on 1 federal data feed retrieved Apr 24. Top health signal: Annual Checkup comes in below the national average at 87.0%. No NCES schools are mapped to this ZIP in the current dataset. 7 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $10,778. FEMA has issued 31 federal disaster declarations affecting this ZIP since 1978 — a high-frequency exposure profile. Healthcare access is the area's quieter strength; school options sit on the lighter side, so families may find themselves looking at districts a few ZIPs over. Notable: fair market rent of $1,630 for a two-bedroom. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
The two domains pull in different directions. Healthcare access reads strong, but the on-paper school count is on the lighter side — that’s less a quality signal and more a density one. Households here often look at districts a few ZIPs over for school choice while keeping their providers local.
One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits lower the national rate at 19.2%. Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 06079
What is the obesity rate in ZIP 06079?
25.2%, which is 7.8 percentage points below the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the depression rate in ZIP 06079?
19.2%, which is 2.8 percentage points below the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 06079?
39.4%, which is 7.4 percentage points above the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
How many federally declared disasters has ZIP 06079 experienced?
FEMA has recorded 31 federal disaster declarations affecting ZIP 06079 between 1978–2024 (FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What kinds of disasters most often hit ZIP 06079?
Hurricane is the most common federally declared disaster type affecting ZIP 06079, accounting for 11 of 31 declarations (35%, FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What was the most recent disaster declared for ZIP 06079?
The most recent FEMA disaster declaration affecting ZIP 06079 was "SEVERE STORM, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES" — a severe storm declared in 2024 (DR-4820) (FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What colleges are near ZIP 06079?
7 colleges and universities are listed near ZIP 06079 by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, including Connecticut State Community College, Central Connecticut State University, and Charter Oak State College (retrieved May 2, 2026).
What is the average tuition at colleges near ZIP 06079?
Median in-state tuition across 7 nearby institutions is $10,778 (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What do graduates earn from colleges near ZIP 06079?
Graduates of nearby colleges earn a median of $41,588 ten years after entry (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What is the climate like in ZIP 06079?
ZIP 06079 has an average annual temperature of 48.2°F and 43.5" of annual precipitation based on the COPAKE, NY US weather station 9.3 miles from the ZIP centroid (NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, retrieved May 8, 2026).
Does ZIP 06079 have public transit?
Yes — ZIP 06079 is part of the Bridgeport--Stamford, CT--NY urbanized area, primarily served by Connecticut Department of Transportation (National Transit Database 2024, retrieved May 4, 2026).
What taxes apply in ZIP 06079?
Connecticut has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 6.99%. Combined sales tax: 6.35% (Tax Foundation 2025).
Does Connecticut have paid family leave?
Connecticut runs an active paid family leave program (CT Paid Leave) offering up to 12 weeks of paid leave per year, with a maximum weekly benefit of $1,016 (Bipartisan Policy Center 2026).
What data is available for ZIP 06079?
This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), colleges from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7 institutions), federal disaster declarations from FEMA OpenFEMA (31 on record), climate normals from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020), public transit coverage from the National Transit Database (2024), and state-level tax rates from the Tax Foundation. Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.
How current is this data?
Health data retrieved Apr 24, 2026 from CDC PLACES. College data retrieved May 2, 2026 from U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard. Federal disaster declarations retrieved May 3, 2026 from FEMA OpenFEMA (31 on record). Climate normals retrieved May 8, 2026 from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020). Transit coverage retrieved May 4, 2026 from the National Transit Database (2024). State-level tax rates retrieved 2026-05-05 15:58:22.284+00 from the Tax Foundation.
Other ZIPs near 06079
Nearby ZIPs by distance
06068 (Lakeville, 2.7 mi) · 01257 (3.4 mi) · 01222 (4.4 mi) · 06018 (Canaan, 4.4 mi) · 01258 (5 mi) · 06039 (Lakeville, 6 mi)
Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.
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Data refreshed via Mubboo's ETL pipeline; oldest source on this page retrieved Apr 24, 2026.