ZIP Code 06906

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Stamford · Fairfield County · Connecticut

Population
9,088

2,902/sq mi

Median income
$93,675

▲ 23% vs US

higher than 76% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$596,800

▲ 115% vs US

higher than 91% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
43.9%

Median age 37.7

Land area
3.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 06906 in Stamford, Connecticut has a population of 9,088. The median household income is $93,675, which is 23% above the national average. Median home value is $596,800, 115% above the US average. 43.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06906 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.1 square miles in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. The area is home to 9,088 residents, producing a population density of 2,902 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 06906 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06906 sits at $93,675 (17% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $50,428. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $596,800 (37% above the state average) with median rent at $2,288 per month, and 55.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06906 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfield County, so you can benchmark 06906 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 06906

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06906.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06906, 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

9,088

Population

3.1

Area (sq mi)

2,902

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06906?

37.7

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

33.5%

Foreign-Born

White 48.9%
African American 11.8%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%

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?

$93,675

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$50,428

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,630

Total Housing Units

3,297

Occupied Units

333

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.5%
Renter 44.5%

$596,800

Median Home Value

+37% vs state

$2,288

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06906 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.4% 160
2021 +9.8% 175
2022 +6.7% 187
2023 +10.0% 205
2024 +5.6% 217

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 265 business establishments in ZIP 06906, employing approximately 1,703 people with a combined annual payroll of $100,906,000.

265

Businesses

1,703

Employees

$100.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 43 16.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 31 11.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 11.3%
Retail trade 23 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 21 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 19 7.2%
Wholesale trade 16 6.0%
Manufacturing 11 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.0%
Finance and insurance 7 2.6%
Information 6 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.9%
Educational services 5 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.9%

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 06906 vs 06907 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
06907 Stamford, CT 9,016 2.1 mi
06901 Stamford, CT 6,828 1.5 mi
06902 Stamford, CT 63,406 1.5 mi
06905 Stamford, CT 19,649 1.6 mi
06820 Darien, CT 20,732 2.2 mi
06807 Cos Cob, CT 7,150 3.7 mi
06853 Norwalk, CT 3,646 4.4 mi
06870 Old Greenwich, CT 7,316 3.8 mi
06878 Riverside, CT 8,043 4.1 mi
06840 New Canaan, CT 19,738 6.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06906 in?
ZIP code 06906 (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 06906?
ZIP code 06906 in Stamford, CT has a population of 9,088 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06906?
The median household income in ZIP 06906 is $93,675, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06906?
The median home value in ZIP 06906 is $596,800, which is 115% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06906?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06906 is White at 48.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06906?
ZIP code 06906 has 265 business establishments employing approximately 1,703 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06906?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06906 are: Construction (43), Professional, scientific, and technical services (34), Other services (except public administration) (31). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06906?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06906 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 06906?
In ZIP code 06906, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.9% 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 06906?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06906 is 24.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06906?
In ZIP code 06906, approximately 55.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06906?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06906 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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