| ZIP Code | 06905 |
|---|---|
| City | Stamford |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Western Connecticut County |
| Area Code | 203 |
| Elevation | 135 ft |
| Latitude | 41.087781 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.543575 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09190 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 6.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| College Grads | 68.0% ▲ 76% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 44% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 391 (2.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,958 (13.9%) |
| Some College | 780 (5.5%) |
| Associates | 1,389 (9.8%) |
| Bachelors | 819 (5.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,797 (62.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $132,730 ▲ 74% above avg ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $608,700 ▲ 118% above avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,330/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,726 |
| Vacant Units | 560 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,726 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 560 |
| Owner Occupied | 60.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
ZIP code 06905 is located in Stamford, Connecticut, within Western Connecticut County. With a population of 20,126, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.8 years. Economically, 06905 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $132,730 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06905 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $608,700 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,330 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 60.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 8% since 2019.
The population of 06905 is majority White (58.25%). Residents are highly educated — 68.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.0%. Household income has grown by 5% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06905 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 06905 in Stamford, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 20,126 residents, a median household income of $132,730, and a median home value of $608,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.