Shelton, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06484
Fairfield County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,559
- 499/sq mi High-density area
- $108,185
- Median income Above-median income area
- $452,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shelton pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 499
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06484 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06484 (Shelton, CT) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.3 in 2023 to 213.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06484 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shelton, Fairfield County, Connecticut, with 39,559 residents across 79.3 square miles, a density of 499 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06484 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,185 (4% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,448. The poverty rate is 6.6%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $452,600 (4% above the average Connecticut ZIP) and median rent is $1,741; 76.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfield County, so 06484 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 06484
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shelton, CT
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$54,448
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06484 ranks nationally
Shelton, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$108,185 Top 14% higher than 86% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
16,927housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 06484 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06484
Shelton (06484)
39,559 residents
- 06611
Trumbull (06611)
36,091 residents
- 06614
Stratford (06614)
32,929 residents
- 06610
Bridgeport (06610)
22,735 residents
- 06468
Monroe (06468)
19,479 residents
- 06401
Ansonia (06401)
19,237 residents
- 06483
Seymour (06483)
16,540 residents
- 06461 14,552
Milford (06461)
14,552 residents
- 06477 13,956
Orange (06477)
13,956 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06484 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06484 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06611
Trumbull (06611)
$163,073 median income
- 06468
Monroe (06468)
$157,250 median income
- 06477
Orange (06477)
$142,325 median income
- 06461
Milford (06461)
$133,221 median income
- 06478
Oxford (06478)
$128,953 median income
- 06614
Stratford (06614)
$110,943 median income
- 06484
Shelton (06484)
$108,185 median income
- 06483
Seymour (06483)
$107,708 median income
- 06401
Ansonia (06401)
$86,178 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06484 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06484, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (39,559 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 06484 in?
ZIP code 06484 (Shelton) 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 06484?
ZIP code 06484 in Shelton, CT has a population of 39,559 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06484?
The median household income in ZIP 06484 is $108,185, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06484?
The median home value in ZIP 06484 is $452,600, which is 63% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06484?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06484 is White at 68.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06484?
ZIP code 06484 has 1,197 business establishments employing approximately 28,042 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06484?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06484 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (173), Health care and social assistance (154), Accommodation and food services (120). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06484?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06484 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 06484?
In ZIP code 06484, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.7% 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 06484?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06484 is 30.3 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 06484?
In ZIP code 06484, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06484?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06484 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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