City

Darien, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Western Connecticut County  ·  Connecticut

👥21,683Population
💰$250,001Median HH Income▲ 228% above avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$1,728,400Median Home Value▲ 520% above avg
🎓88.3%College Grads▲ 128% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.8%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 0.4%Asian: 6.8%Other: 4.1%Race
White82.8%
Hispanic5.4%
Black0.4%
Asian6.8%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
25%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.04
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads88.3% ▲ 128% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma104 (0.8%)
HS Graduate571 (4.4%)
Some College306 (2.4%)
Associates538 (4.1%)
Bachelors319 (2.5%)
Graduate Degree11,137 (85.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 4.4%Some College: 2.4%Associates: 4.1%Bachelors: 2.5%Graduate: 85.8%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad4.4%
Some College2.4%
Associates4.1%
Bachelors2.5%
Graduate85.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
96%

Financials

Median HH Income$250,001 ▲ 228% above avg
Median Home Value$1,728,400 ▲ 520% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,501/mo
Total Housing Units7,567
Vacant Units456

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
67%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
41%
Public Transit
23%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
34%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
63%
About Darien, CT

Darien is a city in Connecticut, located in Western Connecticut County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 21,683 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Darien is a affluent community. The median household income of $250,001 is more than double the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Darien is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,728,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,501 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Darien is highly educated. 88.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (82.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Darien
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06820 21,683 $250,001 $1,728,400 $3,501 5.6% 88.3% 83.1%