ZIP Code 06901
standardSource:
Stamford · Fairfield County · Connecticut
- Population
- 6,828
- Median income
- $102,641
- Median home value
- $478,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 68.8%
- Land area
- 1.2 sq mi
5,668/sq mi
▲ 35% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
▲ 72% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 30.9
New York
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.
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
171 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
163 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
119 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
84 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
79 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06901?
30.9
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
29.0%
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?
$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?
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
$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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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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