Norwalk, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06854
Fairfield County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,100
- 2,303/sq mi High-density area
- $86,679
- Median income Above-median income area
- $460,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Norwalk pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,303
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06854 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 06854 (Norwalk, CT) rose +12.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.6 in 2023 to 239.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06854 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, with 29,100 residents across 12.6 square miles, a density of 2,303 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06854 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,679 (23% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,457. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $460,500 (6% above the average Connecticut ZIP) and median rent is $2,049; 47.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfield County, so 06854 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 06854
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norwalk, CT
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$45,457
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06854 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)
$86,679 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
12,588housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 06854 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06854
Norwalk (06854)
29,100 residents
- 06851
Norwalk (06851)
26,703 residents
- 06820
Darien (06820)
20,732 residents
- 06905
Stamford (06905)
19,649 residents
- 06850
Norwalk (06850)
18,078 residents
- 06897
Wilton (06897)
18,071 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06854 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06854 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06820
Darien (06820)
$250,000 median income
- 06853
Norwalk (06853)
$250,000 median income
- 06897
Wilton (06897)
$242,199 median income
- 06905
Stamford (06905)
$136,757 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
- 06906 $93,675
Stamford (06906)
$93,675 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06854 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06854, 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 (29,100 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 06854 in?
ZIP code 06854 (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 06854?
ZIP code 06854 in Norwalk, CT has a population of 29,100 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06854?
The median household income in ZIP 06854 is $86,679, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06854?
The median home value in ZIP 06854 is $460,500, which is 66% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06854?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06854 is White at 32.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06854?
ZIP code 06854 has 915 business establishments employing approximately 15,609 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06854?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06854 are: Retail trade (154), Accommodation and food services (120), Professional, scientific, and technical services (107). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06854?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06854 increased by 12.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 06854?
In ZIP code 06854, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.5% 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 06854?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06854 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06854?
In ZIP code 06854, approximately 47.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06854?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06854 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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