Stamford, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06902
Fairfield County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 63,406
- 2,405/sq mi High-density area
- $94,843
- Median income Above-median income area
- $510,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stamford pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,405
- people per sq mi
- 42%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06902 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06902 (Stamford, CT) rose +14.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 188.4 in 2023 to 215.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06902 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, with 63,406 residents across 26.4 square miles, a density of 2,405 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06902 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,843 (16% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,477. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $510,400 (18% above the average Connecticut ZIP), with only 42.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,194.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfield County, so 06902 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 06902
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stamford, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06902.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
190 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
185 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
164 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
163 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
159 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06902, Stamford, 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
63,406
Population
26.4
Area (sq mi)
2,405
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06902?
37.7
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
36.4%
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?
$94,843
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$59,477
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06902 ranks nationally
Stamford, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$94,843 Top 23% higher than 77% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
30,592housing units
30,592
Total Housing Units
28,959
Occupied Units
1,633
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$510,400
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$2,194
Median Rent
1977
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
+14.6%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06902 have increased 14.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.6% | 149 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 162 |
| 2022 | +13.0% | 183 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 188 |
| 2024 | +14.6% | 216 |
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 1,752 business establishments in ZIP 06902, employing approximately 36,528 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,595,552,000.
1,752
Businesses
36,528
Employees
$5.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 190 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 185 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 164 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 163 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 159 | 9.1% |
| Retail trade | 158 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 149 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 148 | 8.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 93 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 91 | 5.2% |
| Information | 57 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 54 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 47 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 41 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 31 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 19 | 1.1% |
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 06902 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06902
Stamford (06902)
63,406 residents
- 06830 24,027
Greenwich (06830)
24,027 residents
- 06820 20,732
Darien (06820)
20,732 residents
- 06905 19,649
Stamford (06905)
19,649 residents
- 06903 14,499
Stamford (06903)
14,499 residents
- 06906 9,088
Stamford (06906)
9,088 residents
- 06907 9,016
Stamford (06907)
9,016 residents
- 06878 8,043
Riverside (06878)
8,043 residents
- 06870 7,316
Old Greenwich (06870)
7,316 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06902 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06902 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06820
Darien (06820)
$250,000 median income
- 06870
Old Greenwich (06870)
$250,000 median income
- 06878
Riverside (06878)
$250,000 median income
- 06903
Stamford (06903)
$204,028 median income
- 06807
Cos Cob (06807)
$192,115 median income
- 06830
Greenwich (06830)
$146,654 median income
- 06905
Stamford (06905)
$136,757 median income
- 06907
Stamford (06907)
$106,379 median income
- 06901
Stamford (06901)
$102,641 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06902 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06901 | Stamford, CT | 6,828 | 0.6 mi |
| 06905 | Stamford, CT | 19,649 | 2.1 mi |
| 06906 | Stamford, CT | 9,088 | 1.5 mi |
| 06807 | Cos Cob, CT | 7,150 | 2.4 mi |
| 06870 | Old Greenwich, CT | 7,316 | 2.4 mi |
| 06878 | Riverside, CT | 8,043 | 2.7 mi |
| 06907 | Stamford, CT | 9,016 | 3.2 mi |
| 06820 | Darien, CT | 20,732 | 3.6 mi |
| 06830 | Greenwich, CT | 24,027 | 4.1 mi |
| 06903 | Stamford, CT | 14,499 | 5.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06902, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (63,406 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 06902 in?
ZIP code 06902 (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 06902?
ZIP code 06902 in Stamford, CT has a population of 63,406 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06902?
The median household income in ZIP 06902 is $94,843, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06902?
The median home value in ZIP 06902 is $510,400, which is 83% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06902?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06902 is White at 36.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06902?
ZIP code 06902 has 1,752 business establishments employing approximately 36,528 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06902?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06902 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (190), Health care and social assistance (185), Other services (except public administration) (164). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06902?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06902 increased by 14.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 06902?
In ZIP code 06902, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.0% 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 06902?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06902 is 28.3 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 06902?
In ZIP code 06902, approximately 42.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06902?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06902 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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