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Danbury, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06811

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

31,400
572/sq mi
$104,640
Median income
$421,200
Median home value
41.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Danbury pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
572
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06811 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06811 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut, with 31,400 residents across 54.9 square miles, a density of 572 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06811 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,640 (7% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $55,555. Poverty here runs at 6.7%, with unemployment measured at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $421,200 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $1,767 per month, and 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06811, 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 06811

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Danbury, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06811.

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 06811, 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

31,400

Population

54.9

Area (sq mi)

572

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06811?

45.1

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

22.1%

Foreign-Born

White 59.4%
African American 10.4%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%

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?

$104,640

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$55,555

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06811 ranks nationally

Danbury, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$104,640 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.3%

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

What does housing look like?

12,481

Total Housing Units

11,802

Occupied Units

679

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.3%
Renter 22.7%

$421,200

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$1,767

Median Rent

1975

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

+4.9%

YoY Change (2024)

215

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+115%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06811 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 145
2021 +10.6% 160
2022 +17.5% 188
2023 +8.5% 205
2024 +4.9% 215

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 586 business establishments in ZIP 06811, employing approximately 6,224 people with a combined annual payroll of $322,609,000.

586

Businesses

6,224

Employees

$322.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 80 13.7%
Accommodation and food services 78 13.3%
Retail trade 76 13.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 62 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 62 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 58 9.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 7.2%
Finance and insurance 41 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 3.1%
Wholesale trade 15 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 15 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.2%
Educational services 11 1.9%
Manufacturing 7 1.2%
Information 6 1.0%

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 06811 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 06811 ranks #2 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 06811 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 06811 ranks #9 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
06812 New Fairfield, CT 13,881 4.4 mi
06810 Danbury, CT 49,482 3.5 mi
10509 Brewster, NY 19,507 5.9 mi
06804 Brookfield, CT 16,466 5.5 mi
06801 Bethel, CT 18,581 5.7 mi
06877 Ridgefield, CT 24,677 8.2 mi
12563 Patterson, NY 8,084 7.3 mi
06896 Redding, CT 9,110 9.5 mi
10560 North Salem, NY 4,737 8.9 mi
06752 Bridgewater, CT 1,735 9.2 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 Danbury, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06811 in? ▼
ZIP code 06811 (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 06811? ▼
ZIP code 06811 in Danbury, CT has a population of 31,400 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06811? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06811 is $104,640, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06811? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06811 is $421,200, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06811? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06811 is White at 59.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06811? ▼
ZIP code 06811 has 586 business establishments employing approximately 6,224 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06811? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06811 are: Construction (80), Accommodation and food services (78), Retail trade (76). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06811? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06811 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 06811? ▼
In ZIP code 06811, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.3% 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 06811? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06811 is 29.5 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 06811? ▼
In ZIP code 06811, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06811? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06811 is 6.7% 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.