| ZIP Code | 06850 |
|---|---|
| City | Norwalk |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Western Connecticut County |
| Area Code | 203/475 |
| Elevation | 112 ft |
| Latitude | 41.127423 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.445264 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09190 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.0 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 9.1% ▼ 9% below avg |
| College Grads | 60.0% ▲ 55% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.6% ▲ 35% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 700 (5.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,239 (16.3%) |
| Some College | 1,086 (7.9%) |
| Associates | 1,475 (10.7%) |
| Bachelors | 935 (6.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,315 (53.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $121,910 ▲ 60% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $562,900 ▲ 102% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,283/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,556 |
| Vacant Units | 672 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,556 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 672 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 06850 is located in Norwalk, Connecticut, within Western Connecticut County. With a population of 19,774, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40 years. Economically, 06850 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $121,910 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06850 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $562,900 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,283 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.9%) and renters (45.1%). Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 06850 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 44.0%. Residents are well-educated — 60.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.1%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06850 stands at 6.6%, 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 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 06850 in Norwalk, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 19,774 residents, a median household income of $121,910, and a median home value of $562,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.