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 High-density area
- $137,647
- Median income Above-median income area
- $484,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06812 (New Fairfield, CT) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 198.1 in 2023 to 211.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,068. The poverty rate is 3.6%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $484,800 (12% above the average Connecticut ZIP) and median rent is $1,896; 91.7% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfield County, so 06812 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
31 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 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, 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06812?
42.9
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
13.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$61,068
Per Capita Income
3.6%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
42.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06812 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
New Fairfield, CT household income vs. every Connecticut ZIP code
Median household income among 270 reporting Connecticut ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$137,647 Top 19% higher than 81% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,107housing units
5,107
Total Housing Units
4,562
Occupied Units
545
Vacant Units
2.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$484,800
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 06810
Danbury (06810)
49,482 residents
- 06811
Danbury (06811)
31,400 residents
- 06776
New Milford (06776)
26,889 residents
- 10509 19,507
Brewster (10509)
19,507 residents
- 06801 18,581
Bethel (06801)
18,581 residents
- 06804 16,466
Brookfield (06804)
16,466 residents
- 06812 13,881
New Fairfield (06812)
13,881 residents
- 12563 8,084
Patterson (12563)
8,084 residents
- 12564 7,338
Pawling (12564)
7,338 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06812 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06812 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06752
Bridgewater (06752)
$159,365 median income
- 06804
Brookfield (06804)
$148,945 median income
- 06812
New Fairfield (06812)
$137,647 median income
- 10509
Brewster (10509)
$116,831 median income
- 06784
Sherman (06784)
$116,750 median income
- 06801
Bethel (06801)
$116,541 median income
- 12564
Pawling (12564)
$111,324 median income
- 06811
Danbury (06811)
$104,640 median income
- 06776
New Milford (06776)
$104,112 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06812, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,881 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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