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Fairfield, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06825

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

21,123
1,212/sq mi
$135,504
Median income
$630,600
Median home value
62.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
1,212
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06825 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06825 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, with 21,123 residents across 17.4 square miles, a density of 1,212 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06825 skews affluent, with a median household income of $135,504 (20% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $67,213. Poverty here runs at 5.0%, with unemployment measured at 4.5%. Housing costs here run $630,600 for a typical home value (45% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,959 a month; 80.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfield County, so you can benchmark 06825 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 06825

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairfield, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06825.

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 06825, 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

21,123

Population

17.4

Area (sq mi)

1,212

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06825?

41.8

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

16.6%

Foreign-Born

White 78.3%
African American 1.6%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

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?

$135,504

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$67,213

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

32.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06825 ranks nationally

Fairfield, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$135,504 Top 6% higher than 94% 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 78.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.1%

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

What does housing look like?

8,131

Total Housing Units

7,813

Occupied Units

318

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.9%
Renter 19.1%

$630,600

Median Home Value

+45% vs state

$1,959

Median Rent

1957

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

+8.0%

YoY Change (2024)

226

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+126%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06825 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 152
2021 +11.5% 170
2022 +13.9% 193
2023 +8.4% 210
2024 +8.0% 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 622 business establishments in ZIP 06825, employing approximately 11,491 people with a combined annual payroll of $521,195,000.

622

Businesses

11,491

Employees

$521.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 92 14.8%
Accommodation and food services 80 12.9%
Health care and social assistance 77 12.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 71 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 67 10.8%
Construction 54 8.7%
Finance and insurance 36 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 36 5.8%
Educational services 25 4.0%
Wholesale trade 18 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 2.9%
Manufacturing 12 1.9%
Information 9 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 06825 vs 06606 →

ZIP 06825 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 06825 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 06825 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 06825 ranks #5 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
06606 Bridgeport, CT 46,236 2.0 mi
06605 Bridgeport, CT 23,397 2.7 mi
06824 Fairfield, CT 33,900 2.5 mi
06604 Bridgeport, CT 30,313 2.5 mi
06608 Bridgeport, CT 13,671 3.3 mi
06610 Bridgeport, CT 22,735 3.8 mi
06611 Trumbull, CT 36,091 4.7 mi
06890 Southport, CT 4,306 4.3 mi
06607 Bridgeport, CT 7,843 4.2 mi
06612 Easton, CT 7,453 5.6 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 Fairfield, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06825 in? ▼
ZIP code 06825 (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 06825? ▼
ZIP code 06825 in Fairfield, CT has a population of 21,123 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06825? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06825 is $135,504, which is 78% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06825? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06825 is $630,600, which is 127% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06825? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06825 is White at 78.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06825? ▼
ZIP code 06825 has 622 business establishments employing approximately 11,491 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06825? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06825 are: Retail trade (92), Accommodation and food services (80), Health care and social assistance (77). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06825? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06825 increased by 8.0% 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 06825? ▼
In ZIP code 06825, 78.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.1% 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 06825? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06825 is 32.7 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 06825? ▼
In ZIP code 06825, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06825? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06825 is 5.0% 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.