| ZIP Code | 06812 |
|---|---|
| City | New Fairfield |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Western Connecticut County |
| Area Code | 203/475 |
| Elevation | 840 ft |
| Latitude | 41.480318 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.486863 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09190 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.01 |
| Below Poverty | 4.1% ▼ 59% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.8% ▲ 39% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 26% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,281 (27.8%) |
| Some College | 730 (8.9%) |
| Associates | 761 (9.3%) |
| Bachelors | 643 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,774 (46%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $143,864 ▲ 89% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $455,900 ▲ 64% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,926/mo ↓ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,137 |
| Vacant Units | 637 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.01 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,137 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 637 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.01 |
ZIP code 06812 is located in New Fairfield, Connecticut, within Western Connecticut County. With a population of 13,558, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.4 years. Economically, 06812 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $143,864 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06812 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $455,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,926 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 06812 is primarily White (74.71%). Residents are well-educated — 53.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.1%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06812 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 06812 in New Fairfield, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,558 residents, a median household income of $143,864, and a median home value of $455,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.