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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
$179,219
Median income
$836,200
Median home value
72.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $92,890. Local economic indicators show a 3.5% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $836,200 for a typical home value (93% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,026 a month; 83.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Fairfield County, letting you compare 06877 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 06877

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ridgefield, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06877.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 06877?

45.1

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

12.2%

Foreign-Born

White 83.5%
African American 2.7%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

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

$92,890

Per Capita Income

3.5%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

33.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06877 ranks nationally

Ridgefield, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$179,219 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 82.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.6%

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

What does housing look like?

9,587

Total Housing Units

9,194

Occupied Units

393

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.5%
Renter 16.5%

$836,200

Median Home Value

+93% vs state

$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

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ZIP 06877 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 06877 ranks #3 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 06877 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 06877 ranks #9 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
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

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 Ridgefield, CT Connecticut

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.

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