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Terryville, CT
Census-designated place in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06786.
Population
5,461
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,978
ZIP codes
1
Terryville and its ZIP codes
Terryville at a glance
- Terryville is about 2.6 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $72,813 a year, 24% less than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $243,800 (34% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,271 a month.
Local data for Terryville, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Terryville, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,813
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$243,800
Median rent
$1,271/mo
Homeownership
65.3%
Bachelor's or higher
23.3%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (778), Polish Americans (681), Italian Americans (646).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. PPP loans are for Terryville.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Sep 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,829
159,762 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,474
BEA, 2024
How people get to work
Terryville, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Terryville, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
2,474
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
548
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
53.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Terryville, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.0%
U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Terryville
1 in or overlapping Terryville. Population shown
Cities near Terryville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BristolCity | 3.5 mi | 26.4 |
| ThomastonCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.2 |
| OakvilleCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 4 |
| WatertownCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.4 |
| Northwest HarwintonCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 8.7 |
| WaterburyCity | 8 mi | 28.6 |
| PlantsvilleCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| LitchfieldBorough | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| Bethlehem VillageCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.8 |
| CollinsvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| New BritainCity | 11 mi | 13.4 |
| Canton ValleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| BantamBorough | 13 mi | 1 |
| TorringtonCity | 13 mi | 39.8 |
| KensingtonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6 |
| Cheshire VillageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Terryville, CT in?
- Terryville is in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Terryville, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Terryville include 06786.
- What is the population of Terryville, CT?
- About 5,461 people live in Terryville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Terryville?
- Nearby places include Bristol (3.5 mi), Thomaston (3.7 mi), Oakville (7.6 mi), Watertown (7.8 mi), Northwest Harwinton (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023