06840 ZIP Code
New Canaan, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06840 |
| City/Town: | New Canaan |
| County: | Western Connecticut |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,709 |
| Median Household Income: | $250,001 |
| Per Capita Income: | $109,877 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,721 |
| Median Home Value: | $1,434,400 |
| Land Area: | 22.2 sq miles
57.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.1604, -73.5001 |
Population Information (06840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,709 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,684 | 46.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,025 | 53.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,051 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,473 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,869 | 9.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,055 | 9.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,078 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 999 | 4.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,318 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,288 | 15.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,882 | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,437 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,699 | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,007 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 553 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $1,434,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 10.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $3,278 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,721 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,039 | 91.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 682 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,985 | 85.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,054 | 15.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,183 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 73 | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 90 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 774 | 5.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,019 | 7.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 376 | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,677 | 43.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,174 | 39.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 82.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06840 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $250,001 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $402,976 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $250,001 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $109,877 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,314 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,856 | 95.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 458 | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,433 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,800 | 88.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 539 | 6.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 507 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,781 | 85.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 335 | 1.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 6 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,336 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 82 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,169 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 863 | 4.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 781 | 3.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 354 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 109 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 59 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 259 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06840 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 81 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 79 | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 78 | 1.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 102 | 1.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 281 | 4.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 439 | 6.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 329 | 4.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 759 | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 699 | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,192 | 59.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06840 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,378 | 49.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 278 | 3.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,503 | 17.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 345 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 61 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,166 | 24.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 39.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06840 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 230 | 2.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 634 | 7.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 140 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 705 | 8.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 95 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 253 | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,830 | 32.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,917 | 21.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,288 | 14.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 417 | 4.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 217 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 130 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 2.4% | 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 (06840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,332 | 98.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,297 | 88.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,767 | 18.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 335 | 1.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06840 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,690 | 80.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,954 | 27.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,480 | 21.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 141 | 2.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 55 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 191 | 2.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06840 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,728 | 74.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 799 | 10.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 278 | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 312 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 183 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 222 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 186 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06840 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 518 | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 839 | 10.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 675 | 8.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 491 | 6.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 775 | 10.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,520 | 19.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,063 | 13.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 412 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,428 | 18.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06840 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 84 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 288 | 3.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 764 | 9.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,763 | 22.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,552 | 33.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 2,270 | 29.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06840 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 651 | 9.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 662 | 9.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 924 | 13.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4,694 | 66.7% | 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: | 70 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 38 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06840 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 215 | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,577 | 22.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,344 | 47.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,903 | 27.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06840 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 36 | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 9 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 18 | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 38 | 0.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 81 | 1.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 270 | 4.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,264 | 21.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 4,269 | 71.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06840 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: | $3,278 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.99 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.38 |
Households (06840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,039 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,900 | 69.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,580 | 36.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 531 | 7.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,485 | 21.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,873 | 40.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,372 | 33.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.93 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.37 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06840 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,431 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,774 | 23.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,286 | 71.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 72 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 266 | 3.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,207 | 29.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06840 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,419 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 531 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 220 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,848 | 44.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,767 | 27.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,053 | 16.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,049 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 641 | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,667 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,434 | 6.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 50 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 573 | 40.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 811 | 56.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06840 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,440 | 89.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,049 | 9.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 924 | 45.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 665 | 32.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 589 | 28.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 460 | 22.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,244 | 88.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 619 | 3.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,465 | 398.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,465 | 398.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,465 | 398.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 786 | 127.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 101 | 16.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 21 | 3.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 310 | 50.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 145 | 23.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06840 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,658 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,206 | 87.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,452 | 12.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 246 | 1.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,421 | 7.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 707 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 78 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06840 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,039 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,935 | 98.5% | 89.4% |
New Canaan, CT06840