ZIP Code 06903
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Stamford · Fairfield County · Connecticut
- Population
- 14,499
- Median income
- $204,028
- Median home value
- $911,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 70.5%
- Land area
- 45.3 sq mi
320/sq mi
▲ 167% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 228% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.6
New York
ZIP code 06903 in Stamford, Connecticut has a population of 14,499. The median household income is $204,028, which is 167% above the national average. Median home value is $911,000, 228% above the US average. 70.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06903 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 45.3 square miles in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. The area is home to 14,499 residents, producing a population density of 320 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 06903 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06903 sits at $204,028 (80% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $109,491. The poverty rate stands at 2.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $911,000 (110% above the state average) with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 93.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06903 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 70.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is 40 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfield County, so you can benchmark 06903 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 06903
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06903.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
50 establishments
- Construction
Construction
36 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 18
Other services (except public administration)
18 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 06903, 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
14,499
Population
45.3
Area (sq mi)
320
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06903?
48.6
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
16.6%
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?
$204,028
Median Household Income
+80% vs state
$109,491
Per Capita Income
2.6%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
40.4 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?
5,143
Total Housing Units
4,882
Occupied Units
261
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$911,000
Median Home Value
+110% vs state
$3,501
Median Rent
1966
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
-1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
169
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+69%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06903 have decreased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +69% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 126 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 136 |
| 2022 | +10.4% | 150 |
| 2023 | +13.8% | 171 |
| 2024 | -1.1% | 169 |
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 260 business establishments in ZIP 06903, employing approximately 1,460 people with a combined annual payroll of $93,307,000.
260
Businesses
1,460
Employees
$93.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 50 | 19.2% |
| Construction | 36 | 13.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 11.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 6.9% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 5.8% |
| Educational services | 15 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 5.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.9% |
| Information | 4 | 1.5% |
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 06903 vs 06905 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06905 | Stamford, CT | 19,649 | 3.6 mi |
| 10576 | Pound Ridge, NY | 5,116 | 5.4 mi |
| 06907 | Stamford, CT | 9,016 | 3.6 mi |
| 06807 | Cos Cob, CT | 7,150 | 5.2 mi |
| 06840 | New Canaan, CT | 19,738 | 4.1 mi |
| 06902 | Stamford, CT | 63,406 | 5.5 mi |
| 06870 | Old Greenwich, CT | 7,316 | 7.4 mi |
| 06906 | Stamford, CT | 9,088 | 5.2 mi |
| 06878 | Riverside, CT | 8,043 | 7.2 mi |
| 10506 | Bedford, NY | 5,790 | 4.9 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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