City

Wilton, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Western Connecticut County  ·  Connecticut

👥18,439Population
💰$227,165Median HH Income▲ 198% above avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$891,300Median Home Value▲ 220% above avg
🎓78.9%College Grads▲ 104% above avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.9%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 3.8%Asian: 6.1%Other: 7.6%Race
White74.9%
Hispanic6.3%
Black3.8%
Asian6.1%
Other7.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
32%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.94
Below Poverty2.5% ▼ 75% below avg
College Grads78.9% ▲ 104% above avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma30 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,260 (11%)
Some College404 (3.5%)
Associates724 (6.3%)
Bachelors517 (4.5%)
Graduate Degree8,532 (74.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 11%Some College: 3.5%Associates: 6.3%Bachelors: 4.5%Graduate: 74.4%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad11.0%
Some College3.5%
Associates6.3%
Bachelors4.5%
Graduate74.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.8%Renter: 12.2%Tenure
Owner87.8%
Renter12.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
88%

Financials

Median HH Income$227,165 ▲ 198% above avg
Median Home Value$891,300 ▲ 220% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,725/mo
Total Housing Units6,474
Vacant Units271

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
58%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
59%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
54%
About Wilton, CT

Wilton is a city in Connecticut, located in Western Connecticut County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,439 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Wilton is a affluent community. The median household income of $227,165 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wilton is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $891,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,725 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wilton is highly educated. 78.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (74.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wilton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06897 18,439 $227,165 $891,300 $1,725 5.2% 78.9% 87.8%