ZIP Code · CT

ZIP 06066

Part of Vernon Rockville, CT

Pop. 30,577·Tolland County·62nd most expensive ZIP in Connecticut

Median rent (all units)

$1,869/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$63

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ZIP 06066 · $1,869

More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,350

1 BR

$1,550

2 BR

$1,960

3 BR

$2,350

4 BR+

$2,670

Research median

$1,960/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Connecticut

Rent in ZIP 06066 changed +8.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.7%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($85,356) is $2,134 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,960); a 3-bedroom is $2,350.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 06108, 9 miles away, rents for 16% less ($1,577/mo), about $3,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 06066. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$22,428/yr

At $1,869/mo median

Location

CityVernon Rockville

StateCT

CountyTolland County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.6% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06066 (Vernon Rockville, CT) is roughly split between renters and owners, 38% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

30,577

Median income

$85,356

Median age

39.4

Renters

46.8%

Age distribution

16.9%

27.5%

21.8%

15.1%

18.6%

Under 1816.9%

18–3427.5%

35–5421.8%

55–6415.1%

65+18.6%

Gender

48.7%

51.3%

Male48.7%

Female51.3%

Race & ethnicity

73.7%

White73.7%

Black6.3%

Hispanic11.2%

Asian7.1%

Other1.7%

Education (25+)

28.4%

26.4%

38%

No HS diploma7.2%

HS diploma28.4%

Some college26.4%

Bachelor's+38%

Housing tenure

53.2%

46.8%

Owner53.2%

Renter46.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06066 in Vernon Rockville, CT has changed in 5 years

Income

$68,566 → $85,356

up 24.5%

Population

30,002 → 30,577

up 1.9%

Renter share

50.2% → 46.8%

-3.4 pts

Bachelor's+

35.2% → 38%

+2.8 pts

Median age

37.8 → 39.4

+1.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $68,566 in 2021 to $85,356 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 30,002 to 30,577 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% change. About 46.8% of households rent today, against 50.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 35.2% to 38%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 06066 covers Vernon Rockville, CT. The median rent here is $1,869/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,960/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($85,356/yr), ZIP 06066 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06066?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,869/mo in ZIP 06066. The local median household income is $85,356/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06066?

Rent in ZIP 06066 has risen 8.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 06066 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06066 is one of the more affordable among Connecticut ZIP codes for rent, ranking #62 of 83 at $1,869/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 06066 changed +8.6%, against a typical +3.7% across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks.