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New Fairfield, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06812

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

13,881
262/sq mi
$137,647
Median income
$484,800
Median home value
48.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
262
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06812 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06812 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, home to 13,881 residents across 52.9 square miles, a density of 262 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06812 skews affluent, with a median household income of $137,647 (22% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $61,068. Local economic indicators show a 3.6% poverty rate alongside 5.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $484,800 for a typical home value (12% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,896 a month; 91.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 42 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06812, 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 06812

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Fairfield, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06812.

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 06812, New Fairfield, 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

13,881

Population

52.9

Area (sq mi)

262

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06812?

42.9

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

13.4%

Foreign-Born

White 73.6%
African American 6.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%

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?

$137,647

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$61,068

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

42.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06812 ranks nationally

New Fairfield, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$137,647 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.3%

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

What does housing look like?

5,107

Total Housing Units

4,562

Occupied Units

545

Vacant Units

2.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.7%
Renter 8.3%

$484,800

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$1,896

Median Rent

1969

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

+6.8%

YoY Change (2024)

211

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+111%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06812 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 143
2021 +14.8% 164
2022 +13.4% 186
2023 +6.5% 198
2024 +6.8% 211

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 211 business establishments in ZIP 06812, employing approximately 1,150 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,532,000.

211

Businesses

1,150

Employees

$56.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 39 18.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 14.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 9.9%
Health care and social assistance 21 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 21 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 18 8.5%
Retail trade 17 8.1%
Wholesale trade 9 4.3%
Finance and insurance 9 4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 4.3%
Manufacturing 4 1.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 1.9%
Educational services 4 1.9%

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 06812 vs 06811 →

ZIP 06812 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 06812 ranks #7 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 06812 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 06812 ranks #3 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
06811 Danbury, CT 31,400 4.4 mi
06784 Sherman, CT 3,689 6.3 mi
12563 Patterson, NY 8,084 5.2 mi
06804 Brookfield, CT 16,466 5.2 mi
06810 Danbury, CT 49,482 7.9 mi
06752 Bridgewater, CT 1,735 7.0 mi
10509 Brewster, NY 19,507 7.6 mi
06776 New Milford, CT 26,889 8.7 mi
12564 Pawling, NY 7,338 8.0 mi
06801 Bethel, CT 18,581 9.3 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 New Fairfield, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06812 in? ▼
ZIP code 06812 (New Fairfield) 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 06812? ▼
ZIP code 06812 in New Fairfield, CT has a population of 13,881 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06812? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06812 is $137,647, which is 80% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06812? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06812 is $484,800, which is 74% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06812? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06812 is White at 73.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06812? ▼
ZIP code 06812 has 211 business establishments employing approximately 1,150 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06812? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06812 are: Construction (39), Professional, scientific, and technical services (31), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06812? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06812 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 06812? ▼
In ZIP code 06812, 70.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.3% 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 06812? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06812 is 42.3 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 06812? ▼
In ZIP code 06812, approximately 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06812? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06812 is 3.6% 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.