ZIP Code 06856
standardSource:
Norwalk · Fairfield County · Connecticut
- Population
- 3
- Land area
- 0.0 sq mi
314/sq mi
New York
ZIP code 06856 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.0 square miles in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut. The area is home to 3 residents, producing a population density of 314 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 06856 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06856 sits at —, while per-capita income is —. The poverty rate stands at — and the unemployment rate at —. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and — of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06856 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: — of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is —, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfield County, so you can benchmark 06856 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 →
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 06856, 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
3
Population
0.0
Area (sq mi)
314
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 06856, employing approximately 3,770 people with a combined annual payroll of $418,763,000.
24
Businesses
3,770
Employees
$418.8M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 33.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 12.5% |
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 06856 vs 06854 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06854 | Norwalk, CT | 29,100 | 1.5 mi |
| 06850 | Norwalk, CT | 18,078 | 1.6 mi |
| 06855 | Norwalk, CT | 7,892 | 1.8 mi |
| 06851 | Norwalk, CT | 26,703 | 2.1 mi |
| 06853 | Norwalk, CT | 3,646 | 3.0 mi |
| 06820 | Darien, CT | 20,732 | 3.9 mi |
| 06880 | Westport, CT | 26,647 | 4.4 mi |
| 06907 | Stamford, CT | 9,016 | 5.2 mi |
| 06897 | Wilton, CT | 18,071 | 6.7 mi |
| 06840 | New Canaan, CT | 19,738 | 5.3 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Norwalk, CT
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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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