| ZIP Code | 06901 |
|---|---|
| City | Stamford |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Western Connecticut County |
| Area Code | 203/475 |
| Elevation | 19 ft |
| Latitude | 41.053635 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.538437 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09190 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.1 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.79 |
| Below Poverty | 17.7% ▲ 77% above avg |
| College Grads | 72.2% ▲ 86% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 133 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 774 (10.6%) |
| Some College | 374 (5.1%) |
| Associates | 755 (10.3%) |
| Bachelors | 324 (4.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,954 (67.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $87,524 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $446,200 ▲ 60% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,266/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,440 |
| Vacant Units | 665 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.79 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,440 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 665 |
| Owner Occupied | 12.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 87.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.79 |
ZIP code 06901 is located in Stamford, Connecticut, within Western Connecticut County. With a population of 10,506, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.1 years. Economically, 06901 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $87,524 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06901 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $446,200 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,266 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 87.6% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 06901 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.4%. Residents are highly educated — 72.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.7%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06901 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 52%.
Overall, ZIP code 06901 in Stamford, CT is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 10,506 residents, a median household income of $87,524, and a median home value of $446,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.