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Bantam, CT
Borough in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06750.
Population
810
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
802
ZIP codes
1
Bantam and its ZIP codes
Bantam at a glance
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $317,700 (13% below Connecticut) and median rent is $688 a month.
Local data for Bantam, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bantam, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$317,700
Median rent
$688/mo
Homeownership
49.1%
Bachelor's or higher
26.2%
Median age
47.2
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (164), Italian Americans (141), German Americans (61).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northwest Hills Planning Region. PPP loans are for Bantam.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,244
38,012 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,433
BEA, 2024
How people get to work
Bantam, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled0.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bantam, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
1,757
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
313
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 15°F
54.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bantam, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.9%
U.S. 33.3% -6.4 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
9.6%
U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Bantam
1 in or overlapping Bantam. Population shown
Cities near Bantam
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LitchfieldBorough | 3.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Bethlehem VillageCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 7.8 |
| New PrestonCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Northwest HarwintonCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 8.7 |
| ThomastonCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Cornwall BridgeCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 2.1 |
| CornwallCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.6 |
| TorringtonCity | 9.7 mi | 39.8 |
| WatertownCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| West CornwallCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| OakvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4 |
| TerryvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| Woodbury CenterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2 |
| New MilfordCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| GaylordsvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| BridgewaterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bantam, CT in?
- Bantam is in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Bantam, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bantam include 06750.
- What is the population of Bantam, CT?
- About 810 people live in Bantam, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bantam?
- Nearby places include Litchfield (3.1 mi), Bethlehem Village (6.1 mi), New Preston (6.7 mi), Northwest Harwinton (8.9 mi), Thomaston (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023