Weston, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06883
Fairfield County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,179
- 199/sq mi High-density area
- $250,000+
- Median income Above-median income area
- $996,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 83.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Weston pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 199
- people per sq mi
- 97%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06883 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 06883 (Weston, CT) fell -3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 170.1 in 2023 to 164.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06883 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Weston, Fairfield County, Connecticut, home to 10,179 residents across 51.2 square miles, a density of 199 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06883 skews affluent, with a median household income of $250,000+ (121% above the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $127,002. The poverty rate is 1.8%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $996,700 (130% above the average Connecticut ZIP), while 96.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,501.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 83.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 47 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfield County, so 06883 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 06883
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Weston, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06883.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
53 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
18 establishments
- Construction 15
Construction
15 establishments
- Finance and insurance 12
Finance and insurance
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 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 06883, Weston, 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
10,179
Population
51.2
Area (sq mi)
199
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06883?
45.7
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
16.4%
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?
$250,000+
Median Household Income
+121% vs state ZIP avg
$127,002
Per Capita Income
1.8%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
46.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06883 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Weston, 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)
$250,000 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
3,822housing units
3,822
Total Housing Units
3,568
Occupied Units
254
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$996,700
Median Home Value
+130% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
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
-3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
165
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+65%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06883 have decreased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +65% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 116 |
| 2021 | +13.1% | 131 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 150 |
| 2023 | +13.8% | 170 |
| 2024 | -3.3% | 165 |
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 172 business establishments in ZIP 06883, employing approximately 706 people with a combined annual payroll of $55,274,000.
172
Businesses
706
Employees
$55.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 53 | 30.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 15 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 7.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 7.0% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 4.7% |
| Information | 7 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 2.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.3% |
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 06883 vs 06897 →
ZIP 06883 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06824
Fairfield (06824)
33,900 residents
- 06851
Norwalk (06851)
26,703 residents
- 06880
Westport (06880)
26,647 residents
- 06825
Fairfield (06825)
21,123 residents
- 06897
Wilton (06897)
18,071 residents
- 06883 10,179
Weston (06883)
10,179 residents
- 06896 9,110
Redding (06896)
9,110 residents
- 06855 7,892
Norwalk (06855)
7,892 residents
- 06612 7,453
Easton (06612)
7,453 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06883 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06883 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06883
Weston (06883)
$250,000 median income
- 06880
Westport (06880)
$250,000 median income
- 06897
Wilton (06897)
$242,199 median income
- 06612
Easton (06612)
$222,604 median income
- 06890
Southport (06890)
$218,841 median income
- 06824
Fairfield (06824)
$193,300 median income
- 06896
Redding (06896)
$186,060 median income
- 06825
Fairfield (06825)
$135,504 median income
- 06851
Norwalk (06851)
$111,341 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06883 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06897 | Wilton, CT | 18,071 | 3.8 mi |
| 06896 | Redding, CT | 9,110 | 5.4 mi |
| 06612 | Easton, CT | 7,453 | 4.5 mi |
| 06880 | Westport, CT | 26,647 | 6.1 mi |
| 06851 | Norwalk, CT | 26,703 | 6.4 mi |
| 06824 | Fairfield, CT | 33,900 | 6.0 mi |
| 06855 | Norwalk, CT | 7,892 | 9.4 mi |
| 06825 | Fairfield, CT | 21,123 | 7.1 mi |
| 06890 | Southport, CT | 4,306 | 7.1 mi |
| 06856 | Norwalk, CT | 3 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06883, 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 (10,179 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 06883 in?
ZIP code 06883 (Weston) 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 06883?
ZIP code 06883 in Weston, CT has a population of 10,179 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06883?
The median household income in ZIP 06883 is $250,000+, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06883?
The median home value in ZIP 06883 is $996,700, which is 258% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06883?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06883 is White at 79.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06883?
ZIP code 06883 has 172 business establishments employing approximately 706 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06883?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06883 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (53), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (18), Construction (15). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06883?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06883 decreased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 65%. 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 06883?
In ZIP code 06883, 89.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 83.7% 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 06883?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06883 is 46.6 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 06883?
In ZIP code 06883, approximately 96.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06883?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06883 is 1.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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