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Norwalk, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06855

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

7,892
1,283/sq mi
$106,439
Median income
$511,200
Median home value
41.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Norwalk pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
1,283
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06855 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06855 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, home to 7,892 residents across 6.2 square miles, a density of 1,283 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06855 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,439 (6% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $60,829. Poverty here runs at 5.2%, with unemployment measured at 7.9%. The typical home here is valued at $511,200 (18% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,919 monthly, and 57.1% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06855, plus 6 more within Fairfield County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 06855

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norwalk, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06855.

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 06855, 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

7,892

Population

6.2

Area (sq mi)

1,283

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06855?

39.6

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

27.8%

Foreign-Born

White 51.6%
African American 15.8%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%

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?

$106,439

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$60,829

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06855 ranks nationally

Norwalk, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,439 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,682

Total Housing Units

3,516

Occupied Units

166

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.1%
Renter 42.9%

$511,200

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$1,919

Median Rent

1953

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

+23.8%

YoY Change (2024)

250

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+150%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06855 have increased 23.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.2% 158
2021 +10.8% 176
2022 +9.3% 192
2023 +5.3% 202
2024 +23.8% 250

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 265 business establishments in ZIP 06855, employing approximately 3,176 people with a combined annual payroll of $273,089,000.

265

Businesses

3,176

Employees

$273.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 44 16.6%
Accommodation and food services 37 14.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 12.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 25 9.4%
Retail trade 18 6.8%
Wholesale trade 15 5.7%
Manufacturing 13 4.9%
Health care and social assistance 11 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 3.8%
Information 8 3.0%
Finance and insurance 6 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 1.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 1.5%

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 06855 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 06855 ranks #9 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 06855 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 06855 ranks #7 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 1.7 mi
06856 Norwalk, CT 3 1.8 mi
06851 Norwalk, CT 26,703 3.2 mi
06853 Norwalk, CT 3,646 2.7 mi
06850 Norwalk, CT 18,078 3.3 mi
06820 Darien, CT 20,732 4.5 mi
06880 Westport, CT 26,647 4.3 mi
06907 Stamford, CT 9,016 6.4 mi
06906 Stamford, CT 9,088 6.7 mi
06905 Stamford, CT 19,649 7.6 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 06855 in? ▼
ZIP code 06855 (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 06855? ▼
ZIP code 06855 in Norwalk, CT has a population of 7,892 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06855? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06855 is $106,439, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06855? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06855 is $511,200, which is 84% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06855? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06855 is White at 51.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06855? ▼
ZIP code 06855 has 265 business establishments employing approximately 3,176 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06855? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06855 are: Construction (44), Accommodation and food services (37), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (32). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06855? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06855 increased by 23.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 06855? ▼
In ZIP code 06855, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.1% 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 06855? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06855 is 24.2 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 06855? ▼
In ZIP code 06855, approximately 57.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06855? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06855 is 5.2% 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.