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ZIP 06790

Pop. 35,566·Litchfield County·75th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$1,638/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.0%
Month-over-Month
+3.7%
vs US Median
-$327
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ZIP 06790 · $1,638
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,530
3 BR
$1,970
4 BR+
$2,220
Research median
$1,530/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,656/yr
At $1,638/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyLitchfield County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.0% YoY, +3.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06790 (Torrington, CT) is majority owner-occupied, 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,566
Median income
$70,912
Median age
43
Renters
33.9%
Age distribution
17.9%
23%
24.9%
15.1%
19.1%
Under 1817.9%
18–3423%
35–5424.9%
55–6415.1%
65+19.1%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
73.4%
16.1%
White73.4%
Black6.6%
Hispanic16.1%
Asian3.4%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
36.1%
28.2%
24.8%
No HS diploma10.9%
HS diploma36.1%
Some college28.2%
Bachelor's+24.8%
Housing tenure
66.1%
33.9%
Owner66.1%
Renter33.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06790 in Torrington, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,308 → $70,912
up 12.0%
Population
35,360 → 35,566
up 0.6%
Renter share
32.2% → 33.9%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
22.4% → 24.8%
+2.4 pts
Median age
45.5 → 43
-2.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 06790 in Torrington, CT now reports about $70,912, up from $63,308 in 2021. Renters now make up 33.9% of households, compared with 32.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 24.8% of adults here, versus 22.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06790 covers Torrington, CT. The median rent here is $1,638/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($70,912/yr), ZIP 06790 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06790?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06790 (Torrington, CT) is $1,638. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06790 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06790's median rent of $1,638/mo is $327 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06790 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06790 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #75 out of 85 ZIPs at $1,638/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06790?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,638/mo in ZIP 06790. The local median household income is $70,912/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06790?

Rent in ZIP 06790 has increased 2.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 06790 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06790 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,638/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($70,912/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06790 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 06790 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.9% of ZIP 06790 households are renters, while 66.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06790 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06790 compare to the rest of Torrington?

ZIP 06790 sits right at the Torrington citywide median of $1,638/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06790 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06790 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,638/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 06790's median household income ($70,912/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06790 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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