Ridgefield, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06877
Fairfield County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,677
- 275/sq mi High-density area
- $179,219
- Median income Above-median income area
- $836,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 72.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ridgefield pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 275
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06877 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 06877 (Ridgefield, CT) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 187.8 in 2023 to 192.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06877 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, with 24,677 residents across 89.6 square miles, a density of 275 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06877 skews affluent, with a median household income of $179,219 (58% above the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $92,890. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.5% and unemployment is 3.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $836,200 (93% above the average Connecticut ZIP), while 83.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,026.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 72.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfield County, so 06877 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 06877
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ridgefield, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06877.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
132 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
103 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
94 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
81 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
77 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 06877, Ridgefield, 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
24,677
Population
89.6
Area (sq mi)
275
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06877?
45.1
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
12.2%
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?
$179,219
Median Household Income
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$92,890
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
33.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06877 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Ridgefield, 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)
$179,219 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
9,587housing units
9,587
Total Housing Units
9,194
Occupied Units
393
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$836,200
Median Home Value
+93% vs state ZIP avg
$2,026
Median Rent
1972
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
+2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
193
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+93%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06877 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 133 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 147 |
| 2022 | +10.6% | 163 |
| 2023 | +15.5% | 188 |
| 2024 | +2.6% | 193 |
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 829 business establishments in ZIP 06877, employing approximately 12,572 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,497,527,000.
829
Businesses
12,572
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 132 | 15.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 103 | 12.4% |
| Retail trade | 94 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 81 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 77 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 76 | 9.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 56 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 54 | 6.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 35 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 23 | 2.8% |
| Information | 14 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.6% |
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 06877 vs 10590 →
ZIP 06877 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06810
Danbury (06810)
49,482 residents
- 06811
Danbury (06811)
31,400 residents
- 06877
Ridgefield (06877)
24,677 residents
- 06840 19,738
New Canaan (06840)
19,738 residents
- 06897 18,071
Wilton (06897)
18,071 residents
- 06896 9,110
Redding (06896)
9,110 residents
- 10590 6,767
South Salem (10590)
6,767 residents
- 10576 5,116
Pound Ridge (10576)
5,116 residents
- 10560 4,737
North Salem (10560)
4,737 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06877 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06877 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06840
New Canaan (06840)
$250,000 median income
- 10518
Cross River (10518)
$250,000 median income
- 10576
Pound Ridge (10576)
$250,000 median income
- 10597
Waccabuc (10597)
$244,853 median income
- 06897
Wilton (06897)
$242,199 median income
- 10590
South Salem (10590)
$211,734 median income
- 10560
North Salem (10560)
$193,906 median income
- 06896
Redding (06896)
$186,060 median income
- 06877
Ridgefield (06877)
$179,219 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06877 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10590 | South Salem, NY | 6,767 | 4.1 mi |
| 10597 | Waccabuc, NY | 968 | 5.0 mi |
| 06896 | Redding, CT | 9,110 | 5.7 mi |
| 06810 | Danbury, CT | 49,482 | 5.3 mi |
| 10560 | North Salem, NY | 4,737 | 5.5 mi |
| 10518 | Cross River, NY | 1,268 | 5.8 mi |
| 06811 | Danbury, CT | 31,400 | 8.2 mi |
| 06840 | New Canaan, CT | 19,738 | 10.2 mi |
| 06897 | Wilton, CT | 18,071 | 7.6 mi |
| 10576 | Pound Ridge, NY | 5,116 | 7.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06877, 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 (24,677 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 06877 in?
ZIP code 06877 (Ridgefield) 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 06877?
ZIP code 06877 in Ridgefield, CT has a population of 24,677 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06877?
The median household income in ZIP 06877 is $179,219, which is 135% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06877?
The median home value in ZIP 06877 is $836,200, which is 201% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06877?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06877 is White at 83.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06877?
ZIP code 06877 has 829 business establishments employing approximately 12,572 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06877?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06877 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (132), Health care and social assistance (103), Retail trade (94). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06877?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06877 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. 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 06877?
In ZIP code 06877, 82.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.6% 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 06877?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06877 is 33.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06877?
In ZIP code 06877, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06877?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06877 is 3.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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