Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 10.1% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 54.5% ▲ 41% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,981 (3.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 13,282 (21.8%) |
| Some College | 5,331 (8.8%) |
| Associates | 6,880 (11.3%) |
| Bachelors | 4,832 (7.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 28,486 (46.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $107,697 ▲ 41% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $548,994 ▲ 97% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,016/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 38,038 |
| Vacant Units | 2,562 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Norwalk is a city in Connecticut, located in Western Connecticut County. The city spans 10 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 91,375 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.91 years.
Economically, Norwalk is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $107,696 is above the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.
The real estate market in Norwalk is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $548,994, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,015 per month.
The population of Norwalk is well-educated. 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 42.7%.
Norwalk, CT offers residents above-average earning potential within Connecticut. Spread across 10 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06850 | 19,774 | $121,910 | $562,900 | $2,283 | 6.6% | 60.0% | 54.9% |
| 06851 | 28,591 | $106,978 | $565,100 | $2,009 | 4.7% | 54.7% | 60.1% |
| 06853 | 3,229 | $250,001 | $1,402,000 | $1,736 | 5.5% | 89.4% | 81.8% |
| 06854 | 31,753 | $86,399 | $453,400 | $1,898 | 5.3% | 48.2% | 46.5% |
| 06855 | 8,028 | $102,247 | $492,400 | $1,957 | 8.9% | 51.0% | 58.4% |