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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
$94,843
Median income
$510,400
Median home value
43.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $59,477. Local economic indicators show a 12.0% poverty rate alongside 6.3% unemployment. 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 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. To put 06902 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Fairfield County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 06902?

37.7

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

36.4%

Foreign-Born

White 36.3%
African American 21.5%
Asian 7.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%

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

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.0%

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

Owner 42.2%
Renter 57.8%

$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

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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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06902 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 06902 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Fairfield County

06810 standard
Danbury, CT
Pop: 49,482
06606 standard
Bridgeport, CT
Pop: 46,236
06484 standard
Shelton, CT
Pop: 39,559
06611 standard
Trumbull, CT
Pop: 36,091
06824 standard
Fairfield, CT
Pop: 33,900
06614 standard
Stratford, CT
Pop: 32,929

Related Areas

Fairfield County Stamford, CT Connecticut

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.