ZIP Code 06615

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Stratford · Fairfield County · Connecticut

Population
18,453

1,100/sq mi

Median income
$81,534

▲ 7% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$364,700

▲ 31% vs US

higher than 76% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
32.8%

Median age 43

Land area
16.8 sq mi

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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.

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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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06615?

43.0

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

19.2%

Foreign-Born

White 53.2%
African American 21.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%

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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.8%

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

Owner 68.1%
Renter 31.9%

$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)

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06615 in?
ZIP code 06615 (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 06615?
ZIP code 06615 in Stratford, CT has a population of 18,453 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06615?
The median household income in ZIP 06615 is $81,534, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06615?
The median home value in ZIP 06615 is $364,700, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06615?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06615 is White at 53.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06615?
ZIP code 06615 has 642 business establishments employing approximately 11,006 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06615?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06615 are: Construction (77), Retail trade (70), Wholesale trade (68). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06615?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06615 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 06615?
In ZIP code 06615, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.8% 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 06615?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06615 is 28.4 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 06615?
In ZIP code 06615, approximately 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06615?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06615 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Stratford, CT

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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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