City

Danbury, CT

6 ZIP codes  ·  Western Connecticut County  ·  Connecticut

👥85,705Population
💰$86,179Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$370,776Median Home Value▲ 33% above avg
🎓44.4%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.8%Hispanic: 31%Black: 11.3%Asian: 4.8%Other: 6.5%Race
White43.8%
Hispanic31.0%
Black11.3%
Asian4.8%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads44.4% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma1,917 (3.6%)
HS Graduate15,911 (29.7%)
Some College5,543 (10.4%)
Associates6,214 (11.6%)
Bachelors3,757 (7%)
Graduate Degree20,141 (37.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 29.7%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 37.7%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad29.7%
Some College10.4%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate37.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.9%Renter: 45.1%Tenure
Owner54.9%
Renter45.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
49%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,179 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$370,775 ▲ 33% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,794/mo
Total Housing Units34,696
Vacant Units2,146

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
55%
About Danbury, CT

Danbury is a city in Connecticut, located in Western Connecticut County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 85,705 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.28 years.

Economically, Danbury is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,178 is near the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Danbury is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $370,775, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,793 per month.

The population of Danbury is well-educated. 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 43.8%.

Danbury, CT offers residents above-average earning potential within Connecticut. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Danbury
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06810 55,179 $74,373 $351,400 $1,816 7.0% 40.4% 43.1%
06811 30,526 $107,519 $405,800 $1,754 5.0% 51.8% 76.2%