ZIP Code 06902
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Stamford · Fairfield County · Connecticut
- Population
- 63,406
- Median income
- $94,843
- Median home value
- $510,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 43.0%
- Land area
- 26.4 sq mi
2,405/sq mi
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▲ 83% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.7
New York
ZIP code 06902 in Stamford, Connecticut has a population of 63,406. The median household income is $94,843, which is 24% above the national average. Median home value is $510,400, 83% above the US average. 43.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06902 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 26.4 square miles in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. The area is home to 63,406 residents, producing a population density of 2,405 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 06902 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06902 sits at $94,843 (16% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $59,477. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $510,400 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $2,194 per month, and 42.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06902 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfield County, so you can benchmark 06902 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 06902
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$59,477
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06902 vs 06901 →
| 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 |
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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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