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Redding, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06896

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

9,110
112/sq mi
$186,060
Median income
$706,300
Median home value
72.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Redding pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
112
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06896 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06896 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut, home to 9,110 residents across 81.5 square miles, a density of 112 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06896 skews affluent, with a median household income of $186,060 (65% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $96,417. Local economic indicators show a 4.0% poverty rate alongside 6.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $706,300 (63% above the state average), median rent at $2,101 a month, and owner-occupancy at 91.6%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 72.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is 36 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 06896 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 06896

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Redding, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06896.

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 06896, Redding, 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

9,110

Population

81.5

Area (sq mi)

112

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06896?

52.0

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 82.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

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?

$186,060

Median Household Income

+65% vs state

$96,417

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

36.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06896 ranks nationally

Redding, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$186,060 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 85.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,595

Total Housing Units

3,399

Occupied Units

196

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.6%
Renter 8.4%

$706,300

Median Home Value

+63% vs state

$2,101

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

+12.4%

YoY Change (2024)

188

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+88%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06896 have increased 12.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 120
2021 +12.1% 134
2022 +14.1% 153
2023 +9.4% 167
2024 +12.4% 188

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 171 business establishments in ZIP 06896, employing approximately 1,373 people with a combined annual payroll of $97,533,000.

171

Businesses

1,373

Employees

$97.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 21.6%
Construction 31 18.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 16 9.4%
Information 11 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 5.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 5.3%
Health care and social assistance 8 4.7%
Other services (except public administration) 8 4.7%
Wholesale trade 6 3.5%
Retail trade 6 3.5%
Finance and insurance 6 3.5%
Educational services 3 1.8%

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 06896 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 06896 ranks #9 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 06896 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 06896 ranks #6 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
06801 Bethel, CT 18,581 4.8 mi
06883 Weston, CT 10,179 5.4 mi
06877 Ridgefield, CT 24,677 5.7 mi
06612 Easton, CT 7,453 5.5 mi
06810 Danbury, CT 49,482 6.0 mi
06897 Wilton, CT 18,071 7.2 mi
06470 Newtown, CT 16,003 7.2 mi
10590 South Salem, NY 6,767 8.4 mi
06811 Danbury, CT 31,400 9.5 mi
06824 Fairfield, CT 33,900 10.6 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 Redding, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06896 in? ▼
ZIP code 06896 (Redding) 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 06896? ▼
ZIP code 06896 in Redding, CT has a population of 9,110 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06896? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06896 is $186,060, which is 144% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06896? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06896 is $706,300, which is 154% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06896? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06896 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06896? ▼
ZIP code 06896 has 171 business establishments employing approximately 1,373 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06896? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06896 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (37), Construction (31), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (17). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06896? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06896 increased by 12.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 06896? ▼
In ZIP code 06896, 85.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.1% 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 06896? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06896 is 36.1 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 06896? ▼
In ZIP code 06896, approximately 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06896? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06896 is 4.0% 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.