ZIP Code 06890

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Southport · Fairfield County · Connecticut

Population
4,306

575/sq mi

Median income
$218,841

▲ 187% vs US

higher than 99% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$1,212,500

▲ 336% vs US

higher than 99% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
83.7%

Median age 44.7

Land area
7.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 06890 in Southport, Connecticut has a population of 4,306. The median household income is $218,841, which is 187% above the national average. Median home value is $1,212,500, 336% above the US average. 83.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06890 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.5 square miles in Southport, Fairfield County, Connecticut. The area is home to 4,306 residents, producing a population density of 575 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 06890 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06890 sits at $218,841 (94% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $143,002. The poverty rate stands at 2.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $1,212,500 (179% above the state average) with median rent at $3,119 per month, and 86.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06890 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 83.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfield County, so you can benchmark 06890 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 06890

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06890.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06890, Southport, CT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,306

Population

7.5

Area (sq mi)

575

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06890?

44.7

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

11.6%

Foreign-Born

White 88.0%
African American 0.2%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$218,841

Median Household Income

+94% vs state

$143,002

Per Capita Income

2.9%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 91.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 83.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,921

Total Housing Units

1,791

Occupied Units

130

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.6%
Renter 13.4%

$1,212,500

Median Home Value

+179% vs state

$3,119

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+19.8%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06890 have increased 19.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 148
2021 +9.2% 162
2022 +9.4% 177
2023 +3.5% 183
2024 +19.8% 219

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 215 business establishments in ZIP 06890, employing approximately 2,421 people with a combined annual payroll of $197,359,000.

215

Businesses

2,421

Employees

$197.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 43 20.0%
Finance and insurance 37 17.2%
Health care and social assistance 20 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 19 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 17 7.9%
Retail trade 16 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 7.4%
Construction 10 4.7%
Wholesale trade 9 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 4.2%
Information 8 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.4%

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 06890 vs 06824 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
06824 Fairfield, CT 33,900 2.1 mi
06880 Westport, CT 26,647 3.0 mi
06605 Bridgeport, CT 23,397 3.9 mi
06825 Fairfield, CT 21,123 4.3 mi
06604 Bridgeport, CT 30,313 5.1 mi
06851 Norwalk, CT 26,703 6.0 mi
06612 Easton, CT 7,453 8.2 mi
06606 Bridgeport, CT 46,236 6.2 mi
06608 Bridgeport, CT 13,671 6.3 mi
06607 Bridgeport, CT 7,843 6.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06890 in?
ZIP code 06890 (Southport) 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 06890?
ZIP code 06890 in Southport, CT has a population of 4,306 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06890?
The median household income in ZIP 06890 is $218,841, which is 187% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06890?
The median home value in ZIP 06890 is $1,212,500, which is 336% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06890?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06890 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06890?
ZIP code 06890 has 215 business establishments employing approximately 2,421 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06890?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06890 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (43), Finance and insurance (37), Health care and social assistance (20). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06890?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06890 increased by 19.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 06890?
In ZIP code 06890, 91.0% 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 percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06890?
In ZIP code 06890, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06890?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06890 is 2.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Southport, CT

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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