06812 ZIP Code
New Fairfield, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06812 |
| City/Town: | New Fairfield |
| County: | Western Connecticut |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,596 |
| Median Household Income: | $140,844 |
| Per Capita Income: | $58,600 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,304 |
| Median Home Value: | $416,900 |
| Land Area: | 20.4 sq miles
52.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.7 sq miles
12.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.4803, -73.4869 |
Population Information (06812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,596 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,667 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,929 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 967 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 795 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 915 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 945 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,188 | 8.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,090 | 8.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,317 | 9.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,010 | 14.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 835 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,218 | 9.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,316 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 850 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 150 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $416,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,946 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,304 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,590 | 86.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 714 | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,219 | 91.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 371 | 8.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,786 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 108 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 310 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,306 | 26.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,553 | 17.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 470 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,463 | 28.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,576 | 17.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 46.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06812 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $140,844 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $161,684 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $148,208 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $58,600 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,982 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,491 | 93.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 491 | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,733 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,181 | 79.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 851 | 13.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 459 | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,384 | 83.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 145 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 221 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 656 | 4.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,175 | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,243 | 9.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,469 | 10.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 78 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 416 | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 99 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 876 | 6.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06812 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 32 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 115 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 123 | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 250 | 5.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 270 | 5.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 514 | 11.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 376 | 8.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 905 | 19.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 754 | 16.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,251 | 27.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06812 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,554 | 70.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 448 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 177 | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 109 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 41 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 951 | 14.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 39.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06812 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 42 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 704 | 10.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 465 | 7.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 253 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 724 | 11.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 395 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 157 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 368 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 955 | 14.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,677 | 25.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 345 | 5.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 299 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 107 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (06812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,315 | 97.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,231 | 82.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,664 | 26.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 281 | 2.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06812 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,710 | 80.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,759 | 38.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,303 | 28.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 57 | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 43 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 149 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06812 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,141 | 96.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 129 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 9 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 25 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06812 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 143 | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 196 | 3.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 331 | 6.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 729 | 13.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,032 | 19.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,011 | 19.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 716 | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 379 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 767 | 14.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06812 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 9 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 272 | 5.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 951 | 17.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,364 | 44.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,393 | 26.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 315 | 5.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06812 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 190 | 4.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 531 | 11.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 548 | 11.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,100 | 67.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 162 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 12 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 28 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06812 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 34 | 0.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,012 | 22.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,124 | 46.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,420 | 30.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06812 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 83 | 2.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 54 | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 33 | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 113 | 2.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 560 | 13.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,117 | 50.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,153 | 27.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 106 | 2.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06812 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,739 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,048 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,946 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.97 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.82 | 2.38 |
Households (06812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,590 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,121 | 68.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,148 | 25.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 448 | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 790 | 17.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,557 | 33.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,655 | 36.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.96 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.31 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06812 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,517 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,633 | 29.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,340 | 60.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 152 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 367 | 6.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,185 | 21.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06812 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,715 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 256 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 192 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,331 | 35.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 848 | 22.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,088 | 29.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,241 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 671 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,596 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,174 | 8.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 74 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 426 | 36.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 674 | 57.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06812 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,544 | 92.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 935 | 6.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 498 | 53.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 403 | 43.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 291 | 31.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 34 | 3.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,283 | 90.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 126 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,313 | 1042.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,313 | 1042.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,313 | 1042.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 541 | 429.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 448 | 355.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 141 | 111.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06812 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,629 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,125 | 88.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,504 | 11.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 813 | 6.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 570 | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 116 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 5 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06812 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,590 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,490 | 97.8% | 89.4% |
New Fairfield, CT06812