PlainZIP

Norwalk, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06853

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

3,646
1,176/sq mi
$250,001
Median income
$1,610,200
Median home value
88.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
1,176
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06853 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06853 covers 3.1 square miles in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,646 residents on file, a density of 1,176 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06853 skews affluent, with a median household income of $250,001 (121% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $168,472. The poverty rate stands at 1.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. Median home value sits at $1,610,200 (271% above the state average), median rent at $1,871 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.1%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 88.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is -. To put 06853 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Fairfield County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 06853

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norwalk, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06853.

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 06853, Norwalk, 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

3,646

Population

3.1

Area (sq mi)

1,176

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 06853?

45.6

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$250,001

Median Household Income

+121% vs state

$168,472

Per Capita Income

1.7%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 06853 ranks nationally

Norwalk, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$250,001 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 95.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 88.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,361

Total Housing Units

1,250

Occupied Units

111

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.1%
Renter 11.9%

$1,610,200

Median Home Value

+271% vs state

$1,871

Median Rent

1959

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

+18.2%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06853 have increased 18.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.6% 169
2021 +6.3% 180
2022 +14.3% 205
2023 -0.2% 205
2024 +18.2% 242

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 96 business establishments in ZIP 06853, employing approximately 947 people with a combined annual payroll of $403,244,000.

96

Businesses

947

Employees

$403.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 18.8%
Finance and insurance 16 16.7%
Retail trade 10 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 8 8.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 7.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 6 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 5.2%
Educational services 5 5.2%
Construction 4 4.2%
Wholesale trade 3 3.1%
Information 3 3.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 3.1%

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 06853 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 06853 ranks #0 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 06853 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 06853 ranks the highest 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
06854 Norwalk, CT 29,100 1.5 mi
06820 Darien, CT 20,732 2.4 mi
06856 Norwalk, CT 3 3.0 mi
06850 Norwalk, CT 18,078 4.0 mi
06855 Norwalk, CT 7,892 2.7 mi
06906 Stamford, CT 9,088 4.4 mi
06851 Norwalk, CT 26,703 5.2 mi
06907 Stamford, CT 9,016 4.8 mi
06901 Stamford, CT 6,828 5.3 mi
06902 Stamford, CT 63,406 5.7 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 Norwalk, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06853 in? ▼
ZIP code 06853 (Norwalk) 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 06853? ▼
ZIP code 06853 in Norwalk, CT has a population of 3,646 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06853? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06853 is $250,001, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06853? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06853 is $1,610,200, which is 479% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06853? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06853 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06853? ▼
ZIP code 06853 has 96 business establishments employing approximately 947 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06853? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06853 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (18), Finance and insurance (16), Retail trade (10). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06853? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06853 increased by 18.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 06853? ▼
In ZIP code 06853, 95.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 88.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06853? ▼
In ZIP code 06853, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06853? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06853 is 1.7% 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.