ZIP Code 06031

With a median household income of $106,875, ZIP code 06031 sits comfortably in affluent territory, anchored by New Preston Marble Dale in Litchfield County. Per-capita income reaches $56,921, and the median home value of $464,500 reflects a housing market built around higher earners. That price point carries real weight for owners, since property taxes in Connecticut rank among the nation's steepest, though the state's 6.35% combined sales tax applies to everyday purchases at a rate below many other states. Households here generally absorb both without strain, a signal that this community's prosperity is well established rather than emerging.