| ZIP Code | 06855 |
|---|---|
| City | Norwalk |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Western Connecticut County |
| Area Code | 203/475 |
| Elevation | 57 ft |
| Latitude | 41.07174 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.390002 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09190 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 5.3% ▼ 47% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.0% ▲ 32% above avg |
| Unemployment | 8.9% ▲ 81% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 195 (3.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,380 (24.4%) |
| Some College | 427 (7.5%) |
| Associates | 772 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 363 (6.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,528 (44.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,247 ▲ 34% above avg ↑ 57% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $492,400 ▲ 77% above avg ↑ 3% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,957/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,682 |
| Vacant Units | 360 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,682 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 360 |
| Owner Occupied | 58.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 41.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 06855 is located in Norwalk, Connecticut, within Western Connecticut County. With a population of 8,028, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.4 years. Economically, 06855 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $102,247 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06855 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $492,400 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,957 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (58.4%) and renters (41.6%). Median home values have increased by 3% since 2019.
The population of 06855 is majority White (53.84%). Residents are well-educated — 51.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.3%. Household income has grown by 57% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06855 stands at 8.9%, which is significantly 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 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 06855 in Norwalk, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 8,028 residents, a median household income of $102,247, and a median home value of $492,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.