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Stratford, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06614

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

32,929
1,156/sq mi
$110,943
Median income
$374,800
Median home value
40.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stratford pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
1,156
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06614 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06614 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, with 32,929 residents across 28.5 square miles, a density of 1,156 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06614 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,943 (2% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $52,690. Poverty here runs at 4.6%, with unemployment measured at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $374,800 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $1,798 per month, and 88.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 06614 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Fairfield County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 06614

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stratford, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06614.

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 06614, Stratford, 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

32,929

Population

28.5

Area (sq mi)

1,156

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06614?

46.6

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

12.7%

Foreign-Born

White 70.4%
African American 9.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%

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?

$110,943

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$52,690

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06614 ranks nationally

Stratford, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$110,943 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 68.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.1%

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

What does housing look like?

14,168

Total Housing Units

13,640

Occupied Units

528

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.5%
Renter 11.5%

$374,800

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$1,798

Median Rent

1959

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

+7.9%

YoY Change (2024)

215

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+115%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06614 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 139
2021 +14.7% 160
2022 +16.3% 186
2023 +7.1% 199
2024 +7.9% 215

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 560 business establishments in ZIP 06614, employing approximately 14,203 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,252,970,000.

560

Businesses

14,203

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 123 22.0%
Retail trade 66 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 66 11.8%
Construction 51 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 51 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 50 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 8.0%
Finance and insurance 37 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 15 2.7%
Manufacturing 10 1.8%
Educational services 8 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.4%
Information 6 1.1%
Wholesale trade 4 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

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 06614 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 06614 ranks #5 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 06614 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 06614 ranks #3 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
06461 Milford, CT 14,552 2.8 mi
06615 Stratford, CT 18,453 4.1 mi
06610 Bridgeport, CT 22,735 2.8 mi
06484 Shelton, CT 39,559 5.3 mi
06460 Milford, CT 38,207 4.1 mi
06607 Bridgeport, CT 7,843 4.4 mi
06608 Bridgeport, CT 13,671 4.1 mi
06606 Bridgeport, CT 46,236 4.4 mi
06611 Trumbull, CT 36,091 4.7 mi
06604 Bridgeport, CT 30,313 5.3 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 Stratford, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06614 in? ▼
ZIP code 06614 (Stratford) 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 06614? ▼
ZIP code 06614 in Stratford, CT has a population of 32,929 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06614? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06614 is $110,943, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06614? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06614 is $374,800, which is 35% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06614? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06614 is White at 70.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06614? ▼
ZIP code 06614 has 560 business establishments employing approximately 14,203 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06614? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06614 are: Health care and social assistance (123), Retail trade (66), Accommodation and food services (66). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06614? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06614 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 06614? ▼
In ZIP code 06614, 68.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.1% 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 06614? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06614 is 30.8 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 06614? ▼
In ZIP code 06614, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06614? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06614 is 4.6% 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.