| ZIP Code | 06851 |
|---|---|
| City | Norwalk |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Western Connecticut County |
| Area Code | 203 |
| Elevation | 149 ft |
| Latitude | 41.138237 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.401551 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09190 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 8.1% ▼ 19% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.7% ▲ 41% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 448 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,189 (20.7%) |
| Some College | 2,075 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 2,455 (12.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,781 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,301 (45.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $106,978 ▲ 40% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $565,100 ▲ 103% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,009/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,142 |
| Vacant Units | 685 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,142 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 685 |
| Owner Occupied | 60.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 06851 is located in Norwalk, Connecticut, within Western Connecticut County. With a population of 28,591, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.3 years. Economically, 06851 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $106,978 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06851 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $565,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,009 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 60.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 06851 is majority White (51.53%). Residents are well-educated — 54.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.1%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06851 stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 06851 in Norwalk, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 28,591 residents, a median household income of $106,978, and a median home value of $565,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.