PlainZIP

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
$250,001
Median income
$996,700
Median home value
83.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 $250,001 (121% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $127,002. Poverty here runs at 1.8%, with unemployment measured at 5.2%. The typical home here is valued at $996,700 (130% above the state average); renters pay a median of $3,501 monthly, and 96.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 06883 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Fairfield County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 06883?

45.7

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

16.4%

Foreign-Born

White 79.2%
African American 1.8%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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

$127,002

Per Capita Income

1.8%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

46.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06883 ranks nationally

Weston, 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 89.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 83.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,822

Total Housing Units

3,568

Occupied Units

254

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.9%
Renter 3.1%

$996,700

Median Home Value

+130% vs state

$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

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ZIP 06883 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 06883 ranks #6 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 06883 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 06883 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
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

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 Weston, CT Connecticut

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 $250,001, 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.

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