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Danbury, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06810

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

49,482
922/sq mi
$76,933
Median income
$402,100
Median home value
29.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Danbury pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
922
people per sq mi
41%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06810 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06810 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut, with 49,482 residents across 53.7 square miles, a density of 922 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06810 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,933 (32% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $39,958. Local economic indicators show a 14.5% poverty rate alongside 7.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $402,100 (7% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,868 monthly, and 40.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06810, 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 06810

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Danbury, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06810.

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 06810, Danbury, 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

49,482

Population

53.7

Area (sq mi)

922

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06810?

38.8

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

42.4%

Foreign-Born

White 34.5%
African American 13.7%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%

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?

$76,933

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$39,958

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06810 ranks nationally

Danbury, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,933 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.5%

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

What does housing look like?

22,416

Total Housing Units

21,218

Occupied Units

1,198

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.5%
Renter 59.5%

$402,100

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,868

Median Rent

1976

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

226

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+126%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06810 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 147
2021 +12.7% 165
2022 +9.8% 181
2023 +16.1% 211
2024 +7.3% 226

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 1,770 business establishments in ZIP 06810, employing approximately 35,732 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,820,982,000.

1,770

Businesses

35,732

Employees

$2.8B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 331 18.7%
Health care and social assistance 233 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 178 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 177 10.0%
Construction 157 8.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 150 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 102 5.8%
Finance and insurance 82 4.6%
Wholesale trade 80 4.5%
Manufacturing 79 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 54 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 50 2.8%
Information 33 1.9%
Educational services 28 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 13 0.7%

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 06810 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 06810 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 06810 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 06810 ranks #null 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
06801 Bethel, CT 18,581 3.4 mi
06811 Danbury, CT 31,400 3.5 mi
06877 Ridgefield, CT 24,677 5.3 mi
06896 Redding, CT 9,110 6.0 mi
06812 New Fairfield, CT 13,881 7.9 mi
06470 Newtown, CT 16,003 7.4 mi
06804 Brookfield, CT 16,466 7.2 mi
10509 Brewster, NY 19,507 7.4 mi
10560 North Salem, NY 4,737 8.0 mi
10590 South Salem, NY 6,767 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fairfield County

06902 standard
Stamford, CT
Pop: 63,406
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
06614 standard
Stratford, CT
Pop: 32,929

Related Areas

Fairfield County Danbury, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06810 in? ▼
ZIP code 06810 (Danbury) 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 06810? ▼
ZIP code 06810 in Danbury, CT has a population of 49,482 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06810? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06810 is $76,933, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06810? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06810 is $402,100, which is 45% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06810? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06810 is White at 34.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06810? ▼
ZIP code 06810 has 1,770 business establishments employing approximately 35,732 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06810? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06810 are: Retail trade (331), Health care and social assistance (233), Accommodation and food services (178). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06810? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06810 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 06810? ▼
In ZIP code 06810, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.5% 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 06810? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06810 is 30.2 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 06810? ▼
In ZIP code 06810, approximately 40.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06810? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06810 is 14.5% 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.