ZIP Code 06615
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Stratford · Fairfield County · Connecticut
- Population
- 18,453
- Median income
- $81,534
- Median home value
- $364,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.8%
- Land area
- 16.8 sq mi
1,100/sq mi
▲ 7% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
▲ 31% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
Median age 43
New York
ZIP code 06615 in Stratford, Connecticut has a population of 18,453. The median household income is $81,534, which is 7% above the national average. Median home value is $364,700, 31% above the US average. 32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06615 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.8 square miles in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. The area is home to 18,453 residents, producing a population density of 1,100 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 06615 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06615 sits at $81,534 (28% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $44,706. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $364,700 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $1,648 per month, and 68.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06615 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfield County, so you can benchmark 06615 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 06615
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06615.
- Construction
Construction
77 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
70 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
68 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
66 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
60 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 06615, Stratford, 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
18,453
Population
16.8
Area (sq mi)
1,100
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06615?
43.0
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
19.2%
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?
$81,534
Median Household Income
-28% vs state
$44,706
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 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?
7,495
Total Housing Units
6,973
Occupied Units
522
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$364,700
Median Home Value
-16% vs state
$1,648
Median Rent
1956
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
+8.3%
YoY Change (2024)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06615 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 151 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 169 |
| 2022 | +19.3% | 202 |
| 2023 | +10.7% | 223 |
| 2024 | +8.3% | 242 |
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 642 business establishments in ZIP 06615, employing approximately 11,006 people with a combined annual payroll of $611,962,000.
642
Businesses
11,006
Employees
$612.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 77 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 70 | 10.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 68 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 66 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 60 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 51 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 50 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 48 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 36 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 3.3% |
| Information | 11 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.9% |
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 06615 vs 06607 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06607 | Bridgeport, CT | 7,843 | 1.7 mi |
| 06608 | Bridgeport, CT | 13,671 | 2.6 mi |
| 06614 | Stratford, CT | 32,929 | 4.1 mi |
| 06610 | Bridgeport, CT | 22,735 | 2.9 mi |
| 06604 | Bridgeport, CT | 30,313 | 3.5 mi |
| 06605 | Bridgeport, CT | 23,397 | 4.4 mi |
| 06606 | Bridgeport, CT | 46,236 | 4.7 mi |
| 06460 | Milford, CT | 38,207 | 5.3 mi |
| 06461 | Milford, CT | 14,552 | 5.6 mi |
| 06825 | Fairfield, CT | 21,123 | 5.9 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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