06820 ZIP Code
Darien, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06820 |
| City/Town: | Darien |
| County: | Western Connecticut |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,571 |
| Median Household Income: | $250,001 |
| Per Capita Income: | $114,447 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,524 |
| Median Home Value: | $1,601,600 |
| Land Area: | 12.7 sq miles
32.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.2 sq miles
5.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.0762, -73.4801 |
Population Information (06820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,571 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,783 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,788 | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,417 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,958 | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,137 | 9.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,881 | 8.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 767 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,343 | 6.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,072 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,539 | 16.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,111 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,561 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,648 | 7.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 648 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 489 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $1,601,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 8.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $3,484 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,524 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,116 | 94.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 408 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,028 | 84.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,088 | 15.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,411 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 178 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 109 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 574 | 4.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 831 | 6.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 304 | 2.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,411 | 47.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,004 | 37.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 85.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06820 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $250,001 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $443,894 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $250,001 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $114,447 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,434 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,909 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 525 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,190 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,628 | 87.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 500 | 5.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 777 | 7.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,002 | 83.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 330 | 1.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,452 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 324 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,446 | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,088 | 5.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,259 | 5.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 165 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 392 | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 48 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 654 | 3.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06820 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 141 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 208 | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 137 | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 137 | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 200 | 2.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 235 | 3.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 277 | 3.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 631 | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 541 | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,609 | 64.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06820 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,827 | 38.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 495 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,254 | 22.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 203 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 125 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,880 | 29.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 39.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06820 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 22 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 310 | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 338 | 3.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 252 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 754 | 7.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 143 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 284 | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 3,642 | 36.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,784 | 18.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,396 | 14.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 404 | 4.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 312 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 268 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.4% | 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 (06820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,206 | 98.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,454 | 90.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,581 | 16.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 365 | 1.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06820 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,069 | 85.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,630 | 22.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,546 | 21.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 113 | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 50 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 50 | 0.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06820 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,461 | 85.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 222 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 180 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 144 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 312 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 18 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 187 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06820 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 50 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 653 | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 750 | 10.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 349 | 4.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 388 | 5.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 453 | 6.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 537 | 7.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,387 | 18.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 697 | 9.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,260 | 30.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06820 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 200 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 341 | 4.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 605 | 8.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,583 | 21.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,652 | 35.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 2,143 | 28.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06820 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 824 | 11.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 762 | 10.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 582 | 8.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4,789 | 67.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 143 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06820 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 106 | 1.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,639 | 23.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,232 | 45.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,139 | 30.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06820 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 69 | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 11 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 38 | 0.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 25 | 0.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 33 | 0.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,208 | 20.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 4,644 | 77.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06820 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $4,001 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $3,484 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.19 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (06820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,116 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,162 | 72.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,969 | 41.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 510 | 7.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,387 | 19.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,278 | 46.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,990 | 28.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.02 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.41 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06820 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,795 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,093 | 26.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,356 | 68.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 112 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 221 | 2.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,874 | 24.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06820 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,869 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 682 | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 392 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,273 | 47.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,744 | 25.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 778 | 11.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,785 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 612 | 4.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,571 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 905 | 4.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 86 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 257 | 28.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 562 | 62.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06820 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,199 | 89.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,159 | 10.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 951 | 44.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,045 | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 975 | 45.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 163 | 7.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,113 | 88.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 650 | 3.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,458 | 378.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,458 | 378.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,458 | 378.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 791 | 121.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 19 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 464 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 184 | 28.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06820 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,154 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,766 | 88.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,388 | 11.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 831 | 4.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 944 | 4.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 588 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06820 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,116 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,974 | 98.0% | 89.4% |
Darien, CT06820