| Official Zip Code Name | Oakville |
| Zip Code State | Connecticut |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Litchfield |
| Area Code | 860 / 959 |
| Current Population: | 8324 |
| Racial Majority: | White 90.67% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 85.7% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 6.0% |
| Median Household Income | $60765 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $57090 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 19.5 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 564 - 574 ft. |
| Area | 4 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 41.59558500, -73.08046800 |
The current unemployment level in 06779 is 6.0% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 4.8% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 6.9% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 5.2%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 06779 increased to 8324 from 8316 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 06779 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 06779 public schools is White. 23.3% of students in 06779 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7641 | 90.67% | 7533 | +1% |
| Black Or African American | 280 | 3.32% | 140 | +100% |
| Hispanic | 366 | 4.34% | 365 | +0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 24 | -100% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.53% | 142 | -68% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 9 | 0.21% | 9 | +100% |
| Two Or More Races | 111 | 0.91% | 111 | -31% |
| White | 85.7% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 1.8% |
| Hispanic | 7.7% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8324 | 8316 |
| Male Population | 48.90% | |
| Female Population | 51.10% | |
| Total Households | 3342 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 23.3% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 66.7% |
| Median Household Income | $60765 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 39.80% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 37.30% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 22.90% |
| 06779 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Connecticut District 5 | Jahana Hayes | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Connecticut Congressional Districts | ||
| 06704 - Waterbury |
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| 06762 - Middlebury |
| 06795 - Watertown |
| 06787 - Thomaston |
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| Oakville, CT |
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Zip Code 06779 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 15 | 16 | 26 | 35 | 45 | 54 | 60 | 58 | 50 | 38 | 30 | 21 | 37 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 35 | 37 | 47 | 58 | 70 | 78 | 83 | 81 | 73 | 62 | 51 | 39 | 59 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.95 | 3.17 | 4.44 | 4.2 | 4.43 | 4.13 | 4.32 | 4.5 | 4.55 | 4.25 | 4.18 | 4.07 | 50.2 |