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Stamford, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06905

Fairfield County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,649
1,527/sq mi
$136,757
Median income
$618,400
Median home value
62.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stamford pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
1,527
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06905 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06905 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, home to 19,649 residents across 12.9 square miles, a density of 1,527 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06905 skews affluent, with a median household income of $136,757 (21% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $71,881. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.3%. Housing costs here run $618,400 for a typical home value (42% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,318 a month; 62.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfield County, so you can benchmark 06905 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 06905

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stamford, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06905.

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 06905, 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

19,649

Population

12.9

Area (sq mi)

1,527

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06905?

41.3

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

27.6%

Foreign-Born

White 59.7%
African American 12.9%
Asian 8.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%

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?

$136,757

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$71,881

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06905 ranks nationally

Stamford, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$136,757 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,015

Total Housing Units

8,503

Occupied Units

512

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.4%
Renter 37.6%

$618,400

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

$2,318

Median Rent

1963

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

+7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

214

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+114%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06905 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.1% 151
2021 +10.0% 166
2022 +8.7% 180
2023 +10.8% 199
2024 +7.1% 214

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 949 business establishments in ZIP 06905, employing approximately 10,589 people with a combined annual payroll of $904,597,000.

949

Businesses

10,589

Employees

$904.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 205 21.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 152 16.0%
Retail trade 89 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 83 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 79 8.3%
Finance and insurance 76 8.0%
Accommodation and food services 71 7.5%
Construction 53 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 4.0%
Wholesale trade 32 3.4%
Educational services 23 2.4%
Information 21 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 6 0.6%
Manufacturing 4 0.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%

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 06905 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 06905 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 06905 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 06905 ranks #7 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
06902 Stamford, CT 63,406 2.1 mi
06907 Stamford, CT 9,016 1.5 mi
06906 Stamford, CT 9,088 1.6 mi
06901 Stamford, CT 6,828 2.4 mi
06820 Darien, CT 20,732 3.3 mi
06903 Stamford, CT 14,499 3.6 mi
06807 Cos Cob, CT 7,150 3.2 mi
06870 Old Greenwich, CT 7,316 4.3 mi
06878 Riverside, CT 8,043 4.4 mi
06840 New Canaan, CT 19,738 5.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fairfield County

06902 standard
Stamford, CT
Pop: 63,406
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

Related Areas

Fairfield County Stamford, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06905 in? ▼
ZIP code 06905 (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 06905? ▼
ZIP code 06905 in Stamford, CT has a population of 19,649 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06905? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06905 is $136,757, which is 79% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06905? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06905 is $618,400, which is 122% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06905? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06905 is White at 59.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06905? ▼
ZIP code 06905 has 949 business establishments employing approximately 10,589 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06905? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06905 are: Health care and social assistance (205), Professional, scientific, and technical services (152), Retail trade (89). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06905? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06905 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 06905? ▼
In ZIP code 06905, 75.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.0% 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 06905? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06905 is 27.4 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 06905? ▼
In ZIP code 06905, approximately 62.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06905? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06905 is 5.9% 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.