06824 ZIP Code
Fairfield, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06824 |
| City/Town: | Fairfield |
| County: | Connecticut Metropolitan |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,969 |
| Median Household Income: | $182,768 |
| Per Capita Income: | $66,250 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,167 |
| Median Home Value: | $786,000 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.1600, -73.2600 |
Population Information (06824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,969 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,625 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,344 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,935 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,467 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,033 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,568 | 12.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,861 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,814 | 7.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,796 | 10.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,987 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,076 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,615 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,473 | 6.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,461 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 883 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $786,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,167 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,167 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,781 | 96.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 386 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,901 | 84.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,880 | 16.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,105 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 379 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 209 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,124 | 9.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,927 | 8.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 775 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,993 | 40.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,698 | 34.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 75.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06824 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $182,768 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $247,861 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $227,344 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $66,250 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,194 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,892 | 92.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,293 | 7.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,448 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,568 | 80.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,983 | 11.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,283 | 7.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 58 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 33,780 | 91.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 213 | 0.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,404 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 450 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,122 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,176 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,184 | 3.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 129 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 298 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 93 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 664 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06824 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 332 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 62 | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 373 | 3.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 337 | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 789 | 6.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 879 | 7.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 733 | 6.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,329 | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,501 | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 5,446 | 46.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06824 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,336 | 55.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 747 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,787 | 10.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 551 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 241 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,021 | 23.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 35.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06824 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 34 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 659 | 3.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 823 | 4.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 491 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,369 | 8.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 437 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 661 | 3.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,977 | 17.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,156 | 18.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,255 | 25.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,099 | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 532 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 399 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.2% | 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 (06824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,710 | 96.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 32,732 | 88.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,446 | 17.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,110 | 3.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06824 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,981 | 84.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,701 | 22.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,373 | 20.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 318 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 151 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 197 | 1.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06824 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,878 | 81.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 768 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 807 | 6.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 270 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 232 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 76 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 103 | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 25 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06824 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 490 | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 775 | 6.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 784 | 6.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,087 | 8.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,357 | 11.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,824 | 15.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,404 | 19.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,432 | 11.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,995 | 16.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06824 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 113 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 299 | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,612 | 13.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,641 | 38.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,916 | 32.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,586 | 13.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06824 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,360 | 62.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 326 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 565 | 4.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,419 | 29.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 32 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 59 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06824 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 212 | 1.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,123 | 26.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,200 | 44.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,246 | 27.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06824 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 40 | 0.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 37 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 51 | 0.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 29 | 0.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 430 | 4.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,263 | 12.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5,129 | 51.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2,922 | 29.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06824 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,985 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,167 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.91 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.38 |
Households (06824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,781 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,415 | 62.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,538 | 30.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,368 | 11.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,736 | 23.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,443 | 37.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,206 | 27.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.86 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.32 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06824 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,980 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,216 | 37.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,780 | 55.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 284 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 603 | 4.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,359 | 38.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06824 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,488 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 627 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 714 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,302 | 31.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,520 | 18.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,325 | 39.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,570 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 724 | 2.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,820 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,669 | 7.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 204 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,162 | 43.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,303 | 48.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06824 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,494 | 85.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,099 | 13.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,054 | 40.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,728 | 53.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,851 | 36.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 317 | 6.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,439 | 90.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 440 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,530 | 802.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,530 | 802.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,530 | 802.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,218 | 276.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 257 | 58.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 69 | 15.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 532 | 120.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 113 | 25.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06824 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,034 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 30,857 | 88.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,177 | 11.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 725 | 2.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,101 | 6.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 653 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 698 | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06824 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,781 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,388 | 96.7% | 89.4% |
Fairfield, CT06824