ZIP Code 06484
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Shelton · Fairfield County · Connecticut
- Population
- 39,559
- Median income
- $108,185
- Median home value
- $452,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.7%
- Land area
- 79.3 sq mi
499/sq mi
▲ 42% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
▲ 63% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.5
New York
ZIP code 06484 in Shelton, Connecticut has a population of 39,559. The median household income is $108,185, which is 42% above the national average. Median home value is $452,600, 63% above the US average. 41.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06484 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 79.3 square miles in Shelton, Fairfield County, Connecticut. The area is home to 39,559 residents, producing a population density of 499 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 06484 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06484 sits at $108,185 (4% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $54,448. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $452,600 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,741 per month, and 76.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06484 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfield County, so you can benchmark 06484 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 06484
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06484.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
173 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
154 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
120 establishments
- Construction
Construction
103 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
98 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06484, Shelton, CT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
39,559
Population
79.3
Area (sq mi)
499
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06484?
44.5
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
16.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$108,185
Median Household Income
-4% vs state
$54,448
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.3 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
16,927
Total Housing Units
16,096
Occupied Units
831
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$452,600
Median Home Value
+4% vs state
$1,741
Median Rent
1977
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
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06484 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 144 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 161 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 183 |
| 2023 | +10.6% | 202 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 213 |
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 1,197 business establishments in ZIP 06484, employing approximately 28,042 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,822,550,000.
1,197
Businesses
28,042
Employees
$2.8B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 173 | 14.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 154 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 120 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 103 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 98 | 8.2% |
| Retail trade | 91 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 89 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 79 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 72 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 58 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 41 | 3.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 29 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 2.2% |
| Information | 26 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06484 vs 06418 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06418 | Derby, CT | 12,914 | 3.2 mi |
| 06614 | Stratford, CT | 32,929 | 5.3 mi |
| 06401 | Ansonia, CT | 19,237 | 4.5 mi |
| 06611 | Trumbull, CT | 36,091 | 4.9 mi |
| 06468 | Monroe, CT | 19,479 | 5.0 mi |
| 06483 | Seymour, CT | 16,540 | 5.8 mi |
| 06478 | Oxford, CT | 12,683 | 8.7 mi |
| 06461 | Milford, CT | 14,552 | 5.6 mi |
| 06610 | Bridgeport, CT | 22,735 | 7.2 mi |
| 06477 | Orange, CT | 13,956 | 6.0 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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