PlainZIP

Brookfield, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06804

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

16,466
322/sq mi
$148,945
Median income
$480,200
Median home value
58.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brookfield pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
322
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06804 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06804 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brookfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, home to 16,466 residents across 51.2 square miles, a density of 322 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06804 skews affluent, with a median household income of $148,945 (32% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $71,224. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. Median home value sits at $480,200 (11% above the state average), median rent at $1,892 a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.6%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06804, plus 6 more within Fairfield County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 06804

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brookfield, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06804.

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 06804, Brookfield, 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

16,466

Population

51.2

Area (sq mi)

322

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06804?

44.2

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

12.1%

Foreign-Born

White 80.4%
African American 5.5%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

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?

$148,945

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$71,224

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06804 ranks nationally

Brookfield, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$148,945 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.2%

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

What does housing look like?

7,046

Total Housing Units

6,638

Occupied Units

408

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.6%
Renter 13.4%

$480,200

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$1,892

Median Rent

1978

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

205

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+105%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06804 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 138
2021 +12.8% 155
2022 +12.6% 175
2023 +9.7% 192
2024 +7.0% 205

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 600 business establishments in ZIP 06804, employing approximately 7,267 people with a combined annual payroll of $432,851,000.

600

Businesses

7,267

Employees

$432.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 79 13.2%
Construction 74 12.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 67 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 66 11.0%
Health care and social assistance 60 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 56 9.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 6.7%
Wholesale trade 38 6.3%
Manufacturing 33 5.5%
Finance and insurance 28 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.8%
Information 8 1.3%
Educational services 8 1.3%

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 06804 vs 06752 →

ZIP 06804 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 06804 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 06804 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 06804 ranks #4 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
06752 Bridgewater, CT 1,735 4.1 mi
06801 Bethel, CT 18,581 6.4 mi
06812 New Fairfield, CT 13,881 5.2 mi
06811 Danbury, CT 31,400 5.5 mi
06470 Newtown, CT 16,003 6.3 mi
06776 New Milford, CT 26,889 9.4 mi
06810 Danbury, CT 49,482 7.2 mi
06783 Roxbury, CT 2,228 7.7 mi
06482 Sandy Hook, CT 11,557 8.7 mi
06784 Sherman, CT 3,689 9.4 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 Brookfield, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06804 in? ▼
ZIP code 06804 (Brookfield) 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 06804? ▼
ZIP code 06804 in Brookfield, CT has a population of 16,466 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06804? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06804 is $148,945, which is 95% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06804? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06804 is $480,200, which is 73% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06804? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06804 is White at 80.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06804? ▼
ZIP code 06804 has 600 business establishments employing approximately 7,267 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06804? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06804 are: Retail trade (79), Construction (74), Professional, scientific, and technical services (67). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06804? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06804 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 06804? ▼
In ZIP code 06804, 75.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.2% 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 06804? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06804 is 28.1 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 06804? ▼
In ZIP code 06804, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06804? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06804 is 4.1% 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.