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Westport, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06880

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

26,647
511/sq mi
$250,001
Median income
$1,402,100
Median home value
79.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Westport pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
511
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06880 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06880 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Westport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, with 26,647 residents across 52.1 square miles, a density of 511 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06880 skews affluent, with a median household income of $250,001 (121% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $134,241. Local economic indicators show a 3.2% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $1,402,100 for a typical home value (223% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,509 a month; 88.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 79.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 41 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfield County, so you can benchmark 06880 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 06880

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westport, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06880.

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 06880, Westport, 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

26,647

Population

52.1

Area (sq mi)

511

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06880?

45.4

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

14.5%

Foreign-Born

White 79.6%
African American 1.8%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%

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

$134,241

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

40.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06880 ranks nationally

Westport, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$250,001 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 87.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 79.9%

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

What does housing look like?

10,370

Total Housing Units

9,785

Occupied Units

585

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.8%
Renter 11.2%

$1,402,100

Median Home Value

+223% vs state

$2,509

Median Rent

1967

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

+2.0%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06880 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.6% 153
2021 +9.2% 167
2022 +9.7% 183
2023 +12.0% 205
2024 +2.0% 209

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 1,472 business establishments in ZIP 06880, employing approximately 16,937 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,790,751,000.

1,472

Businesses

16,937

Employees

$1.8B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 280 19.0%
Retail trade 215 14.6%
Health care and social assistance 185 12.6%
Finance and insurance 182 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 134 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 111 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 62 4.2%
Construction 55 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 51 3.5%
Wholesale trade 50 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 47 3.2%
Educational services 35 2.4%
Information 32 2.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 13 0.9%
Transportation and warehousing 12 0.8%
Manufacturing 5 0.3%

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 06880 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 06880 ranks #4 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 06880 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 06880 ranks the highest 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
06851 Norwalk, CT 26,703 3.0 mi
06890 Southport, CT 4,306 3.0 mi
06824 Fairfield, CT 33,900 4.1 mi
06855 Norwalk, CT 7,892 4.3 mi
06856 Norwalk, CT 3 4.4 mi
06883 Weston, CT 10,179 6.1 mi
06850 Norwalk, CT 18,078 5.1 mi
06854 Norwalk, CT 29,100 5.6 mi
06605 Bridgeport, CT 23,397 6.9 mi
06897 Wilton, CT 18,071 6.5 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 Westport, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06880 in? ▼
ZIP code 06880 (Westport) 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 06880? ▼
ZIP code 06880 in Westport, CT has a population of 26,647 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06880? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06880 is $250,001, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06880? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06880 is $1,402,100, which is 404% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06880? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06880 is White at 79.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06880? ▼
ZIP code 06880 has 1,472 business establishments employing approximately 16,937 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06880? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06880 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (280), Retail trade (215), Health care and social assistance (185). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06880? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06880 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 06880? ▼
In ZIP code 06880, 87.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 79.9% 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 06880? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06880 is 40.8 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 06880? ▼
In ZIP code 06880, approximately 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06880? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06880 is 3.2% 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.