ZIP Code 06901

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Stamford · Fairfield County · Connecticut

Population
6,828

5,668/sq mi

Median income
$102,641

▲ 35% vs US

higher than 83% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$478,700

▲ 72% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
68.8%

Median age 30.9

Land area
1.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 06901 in Stamford, Connecticut has a population of 6,828. The median household income is $102,641, which is 35% above the national average. Median home value is $478,700, 72% above the US average. 68.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06901 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.2 square miles in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. The area is home to 6,828 residents, producing a population density of 5,668 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 06901 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06901 sits at $102,641 (9% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $69,608. The poverty rate stands at 16.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $478,700 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $2,538 per month, and 13.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06901 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 68.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfield County, so you can benchmark 06901 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 06901

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06901.

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 06901, Stamford, 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

6,828

Population

1.2

Area (sq mi)

5,668

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06901?

30.9

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

29.0%

Foreign-Born

White 49.9%
African American 22.5%
Asian 12.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%

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?

$102,641

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$69,608

Per Capita Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 78.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.8%

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

What does housing look like?

6,559

Total Housing Units

6,071

Occupied Units

488

Vacant Units

1.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 13.0%
Renter 87.0%

$478,700

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$2,538

Median Rent

2000

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 946 business establishments in ZIP 06901, employing approximately 20,640 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,716,613,000.

946

Businesses

20,640

Employees

$3.7B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Finance and insurance 171 18.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 163 17.2%
Accommodation and food services 119 12.6%
Retail trade 84 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 79 8.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 65 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 53 5.6%
Information 48 5.1%
Health care and social assistance 44 4.7%
Wholesale trade 35 3.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 23 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 21 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.5%
Educational services 10 1.1%
Construction 8 0.8%
Manufacturing 6 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 06901 vs 06902 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
06902 Stamford, CT 63,406 0.6 mi
06906 Stamford, CT 9,088 1.5 mi
06905 Stamford, CT 19,649 2.4 mi
06870 Old Greenwich, CT 7,316 2.4 mi
06807 Cos Cob, CT 7,150 2.9 mi
06907 Stamford, CT 9,016 3.4 mi
06878 Riverside, CT 8,043 2.8 mi
06820 Darien, CT 20,732 3.4 mi
06830 Greenwich, CT 24,027 4.5 mi
06853 Norwalk, CT 3,646 5.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06901 in?
ZIP code 06901 (Stamford) 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 06901?
ZIP code 06901 in Stamford, CT has a population of 6,828 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06901?
The median household income in ZIP 06901 is $102,641, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06901?
The median home value in ZIP 06901 is $478,700, which is 72% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06901?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06901 is White at 49.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06901?
ZIP code 06901 has 946 business establishments employing approximately 20,640 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06901?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06901 are: Finance and insurance (171), Professional, scientific, and technical services (163), Accommodation and food services (119). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06901?
In ZIP code 06901, 78.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.8% 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 06901?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06901 is 25.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06901?
In ZIP code 06901, approximately 13.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 87.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06901?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06901 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Stamford, 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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