ZIP Code 06854
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Norwalk · Fairfield County · Connecticut
- Population
- 29,100
- Median income
- $86,679
- Median home value
- $460,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.5%
- Land area
- 12.6 sq mi
2,303/sq mi
▲ 14% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
▲ 66% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.7
New York
ZIP code 06854 in Norwalk, Connecticut has a population of 29,100. The median household income is $86,679, which is 14% above the national average. Median home value is $460,500, 66% above the US average. 35.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06854 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.6 square miles in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut. The area is home to 29,100 residents, producing a population density of 2,303 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 06854 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06854 sits at $86,679 (23% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $45,457. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $460,500 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $2,049 per month, and 47.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06854 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfield County, so you can benchmark 06854 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 06854
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06854.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
154 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
120 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
107 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
83 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
79 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 06854, 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
29,100
Population
12.6
Area (sq mi)
2,303
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06854?
37.7
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
35.5%
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?
$86,679
Median Household Income
-23% vs state
$45,457
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 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?
12,588
Total Housing Units
11,769
Occupied Units
819
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$460,500
Median Home Value
+6% vs state
$2,049
Median Rent
1968
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
+12.3%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06854 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 162 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 179 |
| 2022 | +10.4% | 198 |
| 2023 | +8.0% | 214 |
| 2024 | +12.3% | 240 |
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 915 business establishments in ZIP 06854, employing approximately 15,609 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,144,865,000.
915
Businesses
15,609
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 154 | 16.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 120 | 13.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 107 | 11.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 83 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 79 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 62 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 55 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 49 | 5.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 48 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 35 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 3.4% |
| Information | 30 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 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 06854 vs 06856 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06856 | Norwalk, CT | 3 | 1.5 mi |
| 06853 | Norwalk, CT | 3,646 | 1.5 mi |
| 06855 | Norwalk, CT | 7,892 | 1.7 mi |
| 06850 | Norwalk, CT | 18,078 | 2.7 mi |
| 06820 | Darien, CT | 20,732 | 2.9 mi |
| 06851 | Norwalk, CT | 26,703 | 3.7 mi |
| 06907 | Stamford, CT | 9,016 | 4.8 mi |
| 06906 | Stamford, CT | 9,088 | 5.1 mi |
| 06905 | Stamford, CT | 19,649 | 6.0 mi |
| 06897 | Wilton, CT | 18,071 | 8.1 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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