ZIP code 06478: Oxford, CT
06478 is a ZIP code in Oxford, Connecticut, mainly in New Haven County, part of the New Haven, CT metro area. About 12,991 people live here.
- Population
- 12,991
- Median household income
- $128,953
- Typical home value
- $596,000+8% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,415gross, per month
- Median age
- 45.2
- Homeowners
- 90.4%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 06478 details
| City | Oxford |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven County |
| Metro area | New Haven, CT |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 32.7 sq mi, plus 0.6 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 397 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.3% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 30.1 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 41.44403, -73.14823 |
Median rent in 06478 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,344/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,428/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,131/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 06478
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06491 | Stevenson, CT | 4.5 mi | — |
| 06488 | Southbury, CT | 4.8 mi | 20,071 |
| 06403 | Beacon Falls, CT | 5.0 mi | 6,147 |
| 06483 | Seymour, CT | 5.3 mi | 16,889 |
| 06482 | Sandy Hook, CT | 5.5 mi | 12,000 |
| 06487 | South Britain, CT | 5.7 mi | — |
| 06762 | Middlebury, CT | 5.7 mi | 7,807 |
| 06770 | Naugatuck, CT | 5.9 mi | 31,823 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 06478?
A typical home in ZIP code 06478 is worth about $596,000 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $128,953 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Connecticut average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 06478
What city is ZIP code 06478?
ZIP code 06478 is in Oxford, CT, in New Haven County.
What county is ZIP code 06478 in?
06478 is mainly in New Haven County, Connecticut.
What is the population of ZIP code 06478?
About 12,991 people live in ZIP code 06478, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 06478 in?
06478 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.