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Somers, CT
Census-designated place in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06071.
Population
2,056
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
841
ZIP codes
1
Somers and its ZIP codes
Somers at a glance
- The median household income is $68,779, 28% below the Connecticut median of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $377,400 and median rent is $1,000 a month.
Local data for Somers, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Somers, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,779
Poverty rate
3.6%
Median home value
$377,400
Median rent
$1,000/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
38.8%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
35.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (476), Italian Americans (319), Irish Americans (234).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Capitol Planning Region. PPP loans are for Somers.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$84,680
531,855 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,719
BEA, 2024
PPP loans
$17.3M
262 loans, 2,312 jobs reported
How people get to work
Somers, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home16.5%
Average one-way commute: 35.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Somers, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
1,390
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,280
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 14°F
50.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Somers, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.7%
U.S. 33.3% -3.6 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
8.8%
U.S. 12.8% -4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
ZIP codes in Somers
1 in or overlapping Somers. Population shown
Cities near Somers
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HazardvilleCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Crystal LakeCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 8.9 |
| Sherwood ManorCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3.8 |
| Southwood AcresCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Stafford SpringsCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Broad BrookCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Longmeadow, MACensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 9.1 |
| ThompsonvilleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2 |
| RockvilleCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.8 |
| Wilbraham, MACensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 5.6 |
| Springfield, MACity | 9.9 mi | 31.9 |
| Suffield DepotCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| Monson Center, MACensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.4 |
| Agawam Town, MACity | 12 mi | 23.3 |
| Windsor LocksCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9 |
| Lake ChaffeeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Somers, CT in?
- Somers is in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Somers, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Somers include 06071.
- What is the population of Somers, CT?
- About 2,056 people live in Somers, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Somers?
- Nearby places include Hazardville (4.7 mi), Crystal Lake (5.5 mi), Sherwood Manor (6.5 mi), Southwood Acres (7.1 mi), Stafford Springs (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023