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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
$86,679
Median income
$460,500
Median home value
35.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $45,457. Poverty here runs at 12.5%, with unemployment measured at 4.4%. Median home value sits at $460,500 (6% above the state average), median rent at $2,049 a month, and owner-occupancy at 47.1%.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Fairfield County, letting you compare 06854 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 06854?

37.7

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

35.5%

Foreign-Born

White 32.4%
African American 24.6%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 41.8%

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

How ZIP 06854 ranks nationally

Norwalk, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,679 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.5%

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

Owner 47.1%
Renter 52.9%

$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

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ZIP 06854 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 06854 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 06854 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 06854 ranks #null 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
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

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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.