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Stamford, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06906

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

9,088
2,902/sq mi
$93,675
Median income
$596,800
Median home value
43.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stamford pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
2,902
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06906 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06906 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, home to 9,088 residents across 3.1 square miles, a density of 2,902 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06906 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,675 (17% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $50,428. Poverty here runs at 8.8%, with unemployment measured at 2.8%. Median home value sits at $596,800 (37% above the state average), median rent at $2,288 a month, and owner-occupancy at 55.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 06906 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 06906

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stamford, CT

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,088

Population

3.1

Area (sq mi)

2,902

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 06906 ranks nationally

Stamford, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,675 Top 24% higher than 76% 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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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

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ZIP 06906 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 06906 ranks #5 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 06906 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 06906 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
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

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 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.

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