City

Cos Cob, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Western Connecticut County  ·  Connecticut

👥7,667Population
💰$194,492Median HH Income▲ 155% above avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$1,228,000Median Home Value▲ 340% above avg
🎓77.5%College Grads▲ 100% above avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.9%Hispanic: 13.2%Black: 3.9%Asian: 6.9%Other: 12.1%Race
White62.9%
Hispanic13.2%
Black3.9%
Asian6.9%
Other12.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads77.5% ▲ 100% above avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma49 (1%)
HS Graduate741 (15.4%)
Some College190 (4%)
Associates101 (2.1%)
Bachelors223 (4.6%)
Graduate Degree3,505 (72.9%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 15.4%Some College: 4%Associates: 2.1%Bachelors: 4.6%Graduate: 72.9%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad15.4%
Some College4.0%
Associates2.1%
Bachelors4.6%
Graduate72.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.9%Renter: 32.1%Tenure
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
94%

Financials

Median HH Income$194,492 ▲ 155% above avg
Median Home Value$1,228,000 ▲ 340% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,622/mo
Total Housing Units2,881
Vacant Units98

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
48%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
62%
Public Transit
10%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
64%
About Cos Cob, CT

Cos Cob is a city in Connecticut, located in Western Connecticut County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,667 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Cos Cob is a affluent community. The median household income of $194,492 is more than double the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cos Cob is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,228,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,622 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cos Cob is highly educated. 77.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is majority White (62.87%).

Cos Cob, CT offers residents above-average earning potential within Connecticut.

ZIP Codes in Cos Cob
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06807 7,667 $194,492 $1,228,000 $2,622 5.5% 77.5% 67.9%