ZIP Code 06851
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Norwalk · Fairfield County · Connecticut
- Population
- 26,703
- Median income
- $111,341
- Median home value
- $587,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.4%
- Land area
- 19.8 sq mi
1,351/sq mi
▲ 46% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
▲ 111% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.2
New York
ZIP code 06851 in Norwalk, Connecticut has a population of 26,703. The median household income is $111,341, which is 46% above the national average. Median home value is $587,400, 111% above the US average. 46.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06851 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.8 square miles in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut. The area is home to 26,703 residents, producing a population density of 1,351 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 06851 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06851 sits at $111,341 (2% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $64,597. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $587,400 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $2,071 per month, and 61.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06851 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfield County, so you can benchmark 06851 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 06851
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06851.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
180 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
128 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
116 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
107 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
106 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06851, Norwalk, CT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
26,703
Population
19.8
Area (sq mi)
1,351
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06851?
43.2
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
29.2%
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?
$111,341
Median Household Income
-2% vs state
$64,597
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
11,910
Total Housing Units
11,348
Occupied Units
562
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$587,400
Median Home Value
+35% vs state
$2,071
Median Rent
1967
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
+8.5%
YoY Change (2024)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06851 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 148 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 162 |
| 2022 | +12.0% | 181 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 195 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 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 1,061 business establishments in ZIP 06851, employing approximately 17,184 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,625,523,000.
1,061
Businesses
17,184
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 180 | 17.0% |
| Retail trade | 128 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 116 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 107 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 106 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 84 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 78 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 57 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 41 | 3.9% |
| Information | 39 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 23 | 2.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 14 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 06851 vs 06856 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06856 | Norwalk, CT | 3 | 2.1 mi |
| 06850 | Norwalk, CT | 18,078 | 2.2 mi |
| 06855 | Norwalk, CT | 7,892 | 3.2 mi |
| 06880 | Westport, CT | 26,647 | 3.0 mi |
| 06854 | Norwalk, CT | 29,100 | 3.7 mi |
| 06897 | Wilton, CT | 18,071 | 5.0 mi |
| 06853 | Norwalk, CT | 3,646 | 5.2 mi |
| 06840 | New Canaan, CT | 19,738 | 5.1 mi |
| 06883 | Weston, CT | 10,179 | 6.4 mi |
| 06890 | Southport, CT | 4,306 | 6.0 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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