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Monroe, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06468

Fairfield County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,479
289/sq mi
$157,250
Median income
$503,200
Median home value
57.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Monroe pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
289
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06468 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06468 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Monroe, Fairfield County, Connecticut, home to 19,479 residents across 67.5 square miles, a density of 289 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06468 skews affluent, with a median household income of $157,250 (39% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $72,872. Poverty here runs at 2.6%, with unemployment measured at 4.9%. Housing costs here run $503,200 for a typical home value (16% above the state average), with rent averaging $994 a month; 95.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 34 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06468, plus 6 more within Fairfield County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 06468

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monroe, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06468.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06468, Monroe, CT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,479

Population

67.5

Area (sq mi)

289

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06468?

43.5

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

11.9%

Foreign-Born

White 79.9%
African American 1.0%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$157,250

Median Household Income

+39% vs state

$72,872

Per Capita Income

2.6%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

34.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06468 ranks nationally

Monroe, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$157,250 Top 3% higher than 97% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,589

Total Housing Units

6,209

Occupied Units

380

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.7%
Renter 4.3%

$503,200

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$994

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06468 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 129
2021 +13.0% 146
2022 +14.7% 167
2023 +10.5% 185
2024 +7.5% 199

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 544 business establishments in ZIP 06468, employing approximately 4,854 people with a combined annual payroll of $262,261,000.

544

Businesses

4,854

Employees

$262.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 68 12.5%
Construction 64 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 59 10.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 57 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 57 10.5%
Health care and social assistance 55 10.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 50 9.2%
Finance and insurance 32 5.9%
Wholesale trade 25 4.6%
Manufacturing 21 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 3.5%
Information 11 2.0%
Educational services 11 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 06468 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06468 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 06468 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 06468 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
06482 Sandy Hook, CT 11,557 4.9 mi
06611 Trumbull, CT 36,091 5.4 mi
06484 Shelton, CT 39,559 5.0 mi
06606 Bridgeport, CT 46,236 8.8 mi
06488 Southbury, CT 19,904 9.5 mi
06612 Easton, CT 7,453 6.4 mi
06470 Newtown, CT 16,003 6.3 mi
06418 Derby, CT 12,914 7.4 mi
06825 Fairfield, CT 21,123 9.8 mi
06483 Seymour, CT 16,540 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fairfield County

06902 standard
Stamford, CT
Pop: 63,406
06810 standard
Danbury, CT
Pop: 49,482
06606 standard
Bridgeport, CT
Pop: 46,236
06484 standard
Shelton, CT
Pop: 39,559
06611 standard
Trumbull, CT
Pop: 36,091
06824 standard
Fairfield, CT
Pop: 33,900

Related Areas

Fairfield County Monroe, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06468 in? ▼
ZIP code 06468 (Monroe) is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Fairfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fairfield-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06468? ▼
ZIP code 06468 in Monroe, CT has a population of 19,479 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06468? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06468 is $157,250, which is 106% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06468? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06468 is $503,200, which is 81% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06468? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06468 is White at 79.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06468? ▼
ZIP code 06468 has 544 business establishments employing approximately 4,854 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06468? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06468 are: Retail trade (68), Construction (64), Accommodation and food services (59). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06468? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06468 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06468? ▼
In ZIP code 06468, 73.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 06468? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06468 is 34.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06468? ▼
In ZIP code 06468, approximately 95.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06468? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06468 is 2.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.