ZIP Code 06897
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Wilton · Fairfield County · Connecticut
- Population
- 18,071
- Median income
- $242,199
- Median home value
- $928,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 75.2%
- Land area
- 69.4 sq mi
260/sq mi
▲ 217% vs US
higher than 100% of US ZIPs
▲ 234% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.1
New York
ZIP code 06897 in Wilton, Connecticut has a population of 18,071. The median household income is $242,199, which is 217% above the national average. Median home value is $928,800, 234% above the US average. 75.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06897 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 69.4 square miles in Wilton, Fairfield County, Connecticut. The area is home to 18,071 residents, producing a population density of 260 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 06897 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06897 sits at $242,199 (114% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $113,354. The poverty rate stands at 2.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $928,800 (114% above the state average) with median rent at $1,819 per month, and 88.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06897 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 75.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfield County, so you can benchmark 06897 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 06897
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06897.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
123 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
81 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
66 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
52 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06897, Wilton, 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
18,071
Population
69.4
Area (sq mi)
260
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06897?
43.1
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
18.5%
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?
$242,199
Median Household Income
+114% vs state
$113,354
Per Capita Income
2.4%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
35.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
6,408
Total Housing Units
6,122
Occupied Units
286
Vacant Units
3.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$928,800
Median Home Value
+114% vs state
$1,819
Median Rent
1970
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
+7.6%
YoY Change (2024)
180
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+80%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06897 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 127 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 139 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 159 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 167 |
| 2024 | +7.6% | 180 |
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 647 business establishments in ZIP 06897, employing approximately 10,385 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,177,852,000.
647
Businesses
10,385
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 123 | 19.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 81 | 12.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 66 | 10.2% |
| Retail trade | 60 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 52 | 8.0% |
| Construction | 49 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 3.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 19 | 2.9% |
| Information | 11 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 0.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 0.6% |
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 06897 vs 06850 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06850 | Norwalk, CT | 18,078 | 5.6 mi |
| 06883 | Weston, CT | 10,179 | 3.8 mi |
| 06851 | Norwalk, CT | 26,703 | 5.0 mi |
| 06840 | New Canaan, CT | 19,738 | 4.5 mi |
| 06856 | Norwalk, CT | 3 | 6.7 mi |
| 06854 | Norwalk, CT | 29,100 | 8.1 mi |
| 06853 | Norwalk, CT | 3,646 | 9.5 mi |
| 10576 | Pound Ridge, NY | 5,116 | 7.0 mi |
| 10590 | South Salem, NY | 6,767 | 6.0 mi |
| 06896 | Redding, CT | 9,110 | 7.2 mi |
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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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