ZIP Code 06020 in Canton Center, CT

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Canton Center, Connecticut
Names to Avoid:
Cherry Brook
Planning Region:Capitol Planning Region
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:11:00 PM
Population:23 [See All]
Area Codes:860 / 959
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:41.8743, -72.8993
Land Area:0.114 sq mi
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In the United States, a county equivalent is a political or administrative subdivision of a state. It has a specific geographic area and some level of governmental authority. The term "county" is used in 47 states. Alaska, Louisiana, and Connecticut have functionally equivalent subdivisions called Boroughs, Parishes, and Planning Regions, respectively. They functionally act like counties by subdividing the state. Read More about Connecticut Planning Regions: Connecticut changes from Counties to Planning Regions, including a ZIP Code to Historical County Crosswalk file.

06020 - Canton Center, CT

ZIP Code 06020, Canton Center

Retirement Unique ZIP
LocationCapitol County, CT
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population23
Households12
PO Boxes58 Regional Hub (483%)
Median Age64.8 years (Senior)
Also Known AsCherry Brook
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 06019
Key Facts
  • This PO Box ZIP code serves just 23 residents across 12 households, making it one of Connecticut's smallest postal zones.
  • The median age is 64.8 years, indicating a retirement-oriented community with an average household size of 1.9 people.
  • The post office maintains 58 PO Boxes despite only 12 local households, creating an adoption rate of 4.83 that signals regional service to surrounding areas.
  • Canton Center operates as a true PO Box-only zone with no alternative street delivery available to local residents.
  • The area uses rural carrier routes for mail distribution, with Cherry Brook Road being the primary street associated with this ZIP code.
  • With only 5 business establishments employing 31 people, this ZIP code functions more as a postal service point than a commercial center.

Postal Services

The post office maintains 58 PO Boxes for only 12 households, creating an adoption rate of 4.83. This high ratio means the Canton Center post office serves as a regional hub for surrounding communities beyond its immediate boundaries. Most mail delivery in the area follows rural carrier routes, with Cherry Brook Road being the single street record associated with this ZIP code. The facility functions primarily as a postal service point rather than a traditional residential delivery zone.

Street Name Patterns

Rural Naming

With only a single street record, Cherry Brook Road represents the minimal street infrastructure in this rural postal zone. The name references local geography, typical of New England rural communities where natural features define the landscape.

Nearby Areas

Blue Hills West End Asylum Hill Upper Albany North End
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 06020 has 23 residents and 12 households (average 1.92 persons per household). The median age is 64.8 years, significantly older than the state (41.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 30.4% male and 69.6% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.0%, much higher than the state average of 66.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:23Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:201.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:12Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.92Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:1.00Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--0000000000373800
Decennial Census0------------------23--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 64.8

Male Median Age: 64.8

Female Median Age: 58.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male000000000010321000
Female301000001300008000
Total301000001310329000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2095.24%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*14.76%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:21100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:730.43%64.8 years
Females:1669.57%58.5 years
Total:23100%64.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, -666,666,666.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00%
Some college, no degree:00%
Associate's degree:00%
Bachelor's degree:00%
Graduate or professional degree:00%
Total:0100%
High school or higher:00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:00%
Public Insurance:00%
No Insurance:00%
Total:0100%
Has Health Insurance:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 06020 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 31 people with an annual payroll of $2,142,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:253Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:5Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$467,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$2,142,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:31Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 06020 is located in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, within the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25540) and Connecticut's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,212,381 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 06020. It covers 0.114 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CTSource: Census
CBSA Number:25540Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:1,212,381Source: Census
MSA:Hartford, CT MSASource: Census
Land Area:0.114 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:1248.16 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


06021 | | 06019

Schools in ZIP Code 06020


We could not locate which school district 06020 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Cherry Brook Primary School 4 Barbourtown Rd.
Canton, CT 06019
District: Canton School DistrictNearby
Tootin' Hills School 25 Nimrod Rd.
West Simsbury, CT 06092
District: Simsbury School DistrictNearby
Canton High School 76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
District: Canton School DistrictNearby
Canton Middle School 76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
District: Canton School DistrictNearby
New Hartford Elementary School 40 Wickett St.
New Hartford, CT 06057
District: New Hartford School DistrictNearby
The Master's School 36 Westledge Rd 1
West Simsbury, CT 06092
District: Private SchoolNearby
Focus Center For Autismfresh Start School 126 Dowd Ave
Canton, CT 06019
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Cobb School, Montessori 112 Sand Hill Rd
Simsbury, CT 06070
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 06020


Northwestern Connecticut Community College Park Pl E
Winsted, CT 06098
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Hartford 200 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117-1599
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Saint Joseph 1678 Asylum Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Type: Post Secondary
Connecticut State Community College Tunxis 271 Scott Swamp Road
Farmington, CT 06032-3187
Type: Post Secondary
Hartford International University For Religion And Peace 77 Sherman Street
Hartford, CT 06105-2260
Type: Post Secondary
American Institute-West Hartford 99 South Street
West Hartford, CT 06110-1922
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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