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 High-density area
- $250,000+
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,610,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 88.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06853 (Norwalk, CT) rose +18.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.9 in 2023 to 242.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 $250,000+ (121% above the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $168,472. The poverty rate is 1.7%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,610,200 (271% above the average Connecticut ZIP), while 88.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,871.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfield County, so 06853 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 06853
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norwalk, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06853.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 7
Real estate and rental and leasing
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 06853?
45.6
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
5.0%
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?
$250,000+
Median Household Income
+121% vs state ZIP avg
$168,472
Per Capita Income
1.7%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 06853 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Norwalk, 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)
$250,000 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
1,361housing units
1,361
Total Housing Units
1,250
Occupied Units
111
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,610,200
Median Home Value
+271% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 06902
Stamford (06902)
63,406 residents
- 06854
Norwalk (06854)
29,100 residents
- 06851
Norwalk (06851)
26,703 residents
- 06820 20,732
Darien (06820)
20,732 residents
- 06850 18,078
Norwalk (06850)
18,078 residents
- 06906 9,088
Stamford (06906)
9,088 residents
- 06907 9,016
Stamford (06907)
9,016 residents
- 06855 7,892
Norwalk (06855)
7,892 residents
- 06901 6,828
Stamford (06901)
6,828 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06853 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06853 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06853
Norwalk (06853)
$250,000 median income
- 06820
Darien (06820)
$250,000 median income
- 06850
Norwalk (06850)
$123,633 median income
- 06851
Norwalk (06851)
$111,341 median income
- 06855
Norwalk (06855)
$106,439 median income
- 06907
Stamford (06907)
$106,379 median income
- 06901
Stamford (06901)
$102,641 median income
- 06902 $94,843
Stamford (06902)
$94,843 median income
- 06906 $93,675
Stamford (06906)
$93,675 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06853, 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 (3,646 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 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 $250,000+, 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.
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