ZIP Code 06870
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Old Greenwich · Fairfield County · Connecticut
- Population
- 7,316
- Median income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $1,788,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 85.4%
- Land area
- 5.9 sq mi
1,231/sq mi
▲ 228% vs US
higher than 100% of US ZIPs
▲ 543% vs US
higher than 100% of US ZIPs
Median age 40
New York
ZIP code 06870 in Old Greenwich, Connecticut has a population of 7,316. The median household income is $250,001, which is 228% above the national average. Median home value is $1,788,700, 543% above the US average. 85.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06870 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.9 square miles in Old Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. The area is home to 7,316 residents, producing a population density of 1,231 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 06870 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06870 sits at $250,001 (121% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $144,459. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $1,788,700 (312% above the state average) with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 83.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06870 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 85.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfield County, so you can benchmark 06870 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 06870
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06870.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
43 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 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 06870, Old Greenwich, 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
7,316
Population
5.9
Area (sq mi)
1,231
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06870?
40.0
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
20.2%
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?
$250,001
Median Household Income
+121% vs state
$144,459
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 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?
2,922
Total Housing Units
2,756
Occupied Units
166
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,788,700
Median Home Value
+312% vs state
$3,501
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
+3.4%
YoY Change (2023)
212
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+112%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06870 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -6.3% | 171 |
| 2019 | +9.8% | 187 |
| 2020 | +0.4% | 188 |
| 2021 | +3.4% | 195 |
| 2023 | — | 212 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 242 business establishments in ZIP 06870, employing approximately 2,476 people with a combined annual payroll of $448,441,000.
242
Businesses
2,476
Employees
$448.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 17.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 11.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 11.2% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 14 | 5.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 3.3% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.1% |
| Information | 3 | 1.2% |
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 06870 vs 06878 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06878 | Riverside, CT | 8,043 | 0.7 mi |
| 06902 | Stamford, CT | 63,406 | 2.4 mi |
| 06807 | Cos Cob, CT | 7,150 | 2.5 mi |
| 06901 | Stamford, CT | 6,828 | 2.4 mi |
| 06830 | Greenwich, CT | 24,027 | 3.1 mi |
| 06905 | Stamford, CT | 19,649 | 4.3 mi |
| 06906 | Stamford, CT | 9,088 | 3.8 mi |
| 06903 | Stamford, CT | 14,499 | 7.4 mi |
| 10573 | Port Chester, NY | 38,352 | 5.7 mi |
| 06907 | Stamford, CT | 9,016 | 5.6 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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