Easton, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06612
Fairfield County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,453
- 107/sq mi High-density area
- $222,604
- Median income Above-median income area
- $783,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 73.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Easton pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 107
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06612 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 06612 (Easton, CT) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 174.9 in 2023 to 178.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06612 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Easton, Fairfield County, Connecticut, home to 7,453 residents across 69.5 square miles, a density of 107 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06612 skews affluent, with a median household income of $222,604 (97% above the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $90,918. The poverty rate is 6.9%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $783,100 (80% above the average Connecticut ZIP), while 88.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,205.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfield County, so 06612 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 06612
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Easton, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06612.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
39 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
18 establishments
- Construction 15
Construction
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 11
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 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 06612, Easton, 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
7,453
Population
69.5
Area (sq mi)
107
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06612?
45.0
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
8.7%
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?
$222,604
Median Household Income
+97% vs state ZIP avg
$90,918
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
32.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06612 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Easton, CT household income vs. every Connecticut ZIP code
Median household income among 270 reporting Connecticut ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$222,604 Top 4% higher than 96% of 270 Connecticut 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
2,606housing units
2,606
Total Housing Units
2,539
Occupied Units
67
Vacant Units
3.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$783,100
Median Home Value
+80% vs state ZIP avg
$3,205
Median Rent
1974
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
+2.2%
YoY Change (2024)
179
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+79%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06612 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 119 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 131 |
| 2022 | +13.6% | 149 |
| 2023 | +17.5% | 175 |
| 2024 | +2.2% | 179 |
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 132 business establishments in ZIP 06612, employing approximately 627 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,484,000.
132
Businesses
627
Employees
$32.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 29.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 13.6% |
| Construction | 15 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.8% |
| Information | 4 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 3.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.3% |
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 06612 vs 06611 →
ZIP 06612 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06606
Bridgeport (06606)
46,236 residents
- 06611
Trumbull (06611)
36,091 residents
- 06824
Fairfield (06824)
33,900 residents
- 06880
Westport (06880)
26,647 residents
- 06825
Fairfield (06825)
21,123 residents
- 06468
Monroe (06468)
19,479 residents
- 06470 16,003
Newtown (06470)
16,003 residents
- 06883 10,179
Weston (06883)
10,179 residents
- 06896 9,110
Redding (06896)
9,110 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06612 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06612 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06880
Westport (06880)
$250,000 median income
- 06883
Weston (06883)
$250,000 median income
- 06612
Easton (06612)
$222,604 median income
- 06890
Southport (06890)
$218,841 median income
- 06824
Fairfield (06824)
$193,300 median income
- 06896
Redding (06896)
$186,060 median income
- 06611
Trumbull (06611)
$163,073 median income
- 06468
Monroe (06468)
$157,250 median income
- 06470
Newtown (06470)
$153,238 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06612 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06611 | Trumbull, CT | 36,091 | 4.8 mi |
| 06883 | Weston, CT | 10,179 | 4.5 mi |
| 06824 | Fairfield, CT | 33,900 | 6.3 mi |
| 06825 | Fairfield, CT | 21,123 | 5.6 mi |
| 06890 | Southport, CT | 4,306 | 8.2 mi |
| 06896 | Redding, CT | 9,110 | 5.5 mi |
| 06606 | Bridgeport, CT | 46,236 | 6.1 mi |
| 06470 | Newtown, CT | 16,003 | 9.0 mi |
| 06468 | Monroe, CT | 19,479 | 6.4 mi |
| 06880 | Westport, CT | 26,647 | 8.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06612, 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 (7,453 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 06612 in?
ZIP code 06612 (Easton) 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 06612?
ZIP code 06612 in Easton, CT has a population of 7,453 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06612?
The median household income in ZIP 06612 is $222,604, which is 192% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06612?
The median home value in ZIP 06612 is $783,100, which is 182% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06612?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06612 is White at 85.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06612?
ZIP code 06612 has 132 business establishments employing approximately 627 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06612?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06612 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (39), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (18), Construction (15). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06612?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06612 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. 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 06612?
In ZIP code 06612, 83.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.1% 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 06612?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06612 is 32.9 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 06612?
In ZIP code 06612, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06612?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06612 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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