ZIP Code 06807

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Cos Cob · Fairfield County · Connecticut

Population
7,150

878/sq mi

Median income
$192,115

▲ 152% vs US

higher than 99% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$1,443,200

▲ 419% vs US

higher than 99% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
72.8%

Median age 39.4

Land area
8.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 06807 in Cos Cob, Connecticut has a population of 7,150. The median household income is $192,115, which is 152% above the national average. Median home value is $1,443,200, 419% above the US average. 72.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06807 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.1 square miles in Cos Cob, Fairfield County, Connecticut. The area is home to 7,150 residents, producing a population density of 878 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 06807 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06807 sits at $192,115 (70% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $111,328. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $1,443,200 (232% above the state average) with median rent at $2,989 per month, and 69.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06807 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 72.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfield County, so you can benchmark 06807 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 06807

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06807.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06807, Cos Cob, 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

7,150

Population

8.1

Area (sq mi)

878

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06807?

39.4

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

24.7%

Foreign-Born

White 64.2%
African American 4.8%
Asian 7.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%

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?

$192,115

Median Household Income

+70% vs state

$111,328

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.7 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 86.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,938

Total Housing Units

2,828

Occupied Units

110

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.8%
Renter 30.2%

$1,443,200

Median Home Value

+232% vs state

$2,989

Median Rent

1964

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

-2.0%

YoY Change (2023)

183

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+83%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06807 have decreased 2.0% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +2.8% 156
2020 -7.7% 144
2021 +3.8% 150
2022 +24.6% 187
2023 -2.0% 183

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 243 business establishments in ZIP 06807, employing approximately 1,629 people with a combined annual payroll of $110,329,000.

243

Businesses

1,629

Employees

$110.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 13.2%
Construction 31 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 30 12.3%
Retail trade 25 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 24 9.9%
Finance and insurance 21 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 21 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 5.8%
Educational services 8 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 3.3%
Wholesale trade 7 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.9%
Information 6 2.5%
Manufacturing 4 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.2%

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 Code City Population Distance
06878 Riverside, CT 8,043 2.1 mi
06830 Greenwich, CT 24,027 1.9 mi
06902 Stamford, CT 63,406 2.4 mi
06870 Old Greenwich, CT 7,316 2.5 mi
06901 Stamford, CT 6,828 2.9 mi
06905 Stamford, CT 19,649 3.2 mi
06906 Stamford, CT 9,088 3.7 mi
06903 Stamford, CT 14,499 5.2 mi
06831 Greenwich, CT 14,792 4.0 mi
06907 Stamford, CT 9,016 4.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06807 in?
ZIP code 06807 (Cos Cob) 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 06807?
ZIP code 06807 in Cos Cob, CT has a population of 7,150 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06807?
The median household income in ZIP 06807 is $192,115, which is 152% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06807?
The median home value in ZIP 06807 is $1,443,200, which is 419% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06807?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06807 is White at 64.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06807?
ZIP code 06807 has 243 business establishments employing approximately 1,629 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06807?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06807 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (32), Construction (31), Health care and social assistance (30). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06807?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06807 decreased by 2.0% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 06807?
In ZIP code 06807, 86.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.8% 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 06807?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06807 is 28.7 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 06807?
In ZIP code 06807, approximately 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06807?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06807 is 6.1% 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 Cos Cob, 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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