ZIP Code · CT

ZIP 06790

Part of Torrington, CT

Pop. 35,566·Litchfield County·75th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut

Median rent (all units)

$1,589/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.8%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$343

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 06790 · $1,589

More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

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 06790 changed +4.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.7%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($70,912) is $1,773 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,530); a 3-bedroom is $1,970.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 06098, 9 miles away, rents for 26% less ($1,173/mo), about $5,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 06790. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,068/yr

At $1,589/mo median

Location

CityTorrington

StateCT

CountyLitchfield County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, -0.1% 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

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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 06790 covers Torrington, CT. The median rent here is $1,589/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($70,912/yr), ZIP 06790 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $64,000/year (about $31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,589/mo in ZIP 06790. The local median household income is $70,912/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06790?

Rent in ZIP 06790 has risen 4.8% over the past year.

How does ZIP 06790 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06790 is one of the more affordable among Connecticut ZIP codes for rent, ranking #75 of 83 at $1,589/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 06790 changed +4.8%, against a typical +3.7% across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks.