06850 ZIP Code
Norwalk, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06850 |
| City/Town: | Norwalk |
| County: | Western Connecticut |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,286 |
| Median Household Income: | $115,958 |
| Per Capita Income: | $57,369 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,439 |
| Median Home Value: | $521,800 |
| Land Area: | 6.8 sq miles
17.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.1274, -73.4453 |
Population Information (06850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,286 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,644 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,642 | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 941 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 859 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 932 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,127 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,294 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,243 | 16.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,246 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,882 | 14.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,536 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,387 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,437 | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,074 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 328 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $521,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,155 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,439 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,721 | 91.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 718 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,438 | 57.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,283 | 42.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,133 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,004 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 301 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,590 | 18.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,117 | 15.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,056 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,676 | 26.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,389 | 24.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 50.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06850 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $115,958 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $156,130 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $140,909 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $57,369 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,665 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,844 | 93.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 821 | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,560 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,398 | 86.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 923 | 8.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 512 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,633 | 55.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,386 | 17.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 77 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,160 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,972 | 10.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,058 | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,642 | 18.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,170 | 26.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 565 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 607 | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 38 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,960 | 20.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06850 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 312 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 314 | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 229 | 3.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 160 | 2.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 353 | 4.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 983 | 12.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,029 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,368 | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 905 | 11.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,068 | 26.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06850 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,470 | 68.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 649 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 694 | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 410 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 171 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,283 | 11.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06850 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 561 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 639 | 5.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 350 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,046 | 9.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 223 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 294 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 996 | 9.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,851 | 17.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,123 | 28.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 698 | 6.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 914 | 8.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 149 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.8% | 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 (06850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,578 | 91.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,890 | 72.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,222 | 27.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,581 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06850 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,730 | 87.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,846 | 23.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,379 | 17.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 283 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 222 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 390 | 5.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06850 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,219 | 50.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 372 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 361 | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 559 | 6.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 533 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 550 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,845 | 21.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06850 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,143 | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 604 | 7.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 525 | 6.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 739 | 8.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 963 | 11.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,204 | 14.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,718 | 20.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 372 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,150 | 13.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06850 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 193 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,772 | 21.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,398 | 28.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,016 | 23.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,726 | 20.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 334 | 4.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06850 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,486 | 32.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 382 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,758 | 22.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,983 | 38.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 35 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 63 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06850 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 519 | 6.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,677 | 34.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,930 | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,595 | 20.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06850 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 53 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 37 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 5 | 0.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 20 | 0.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 513 | 11.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,479 | 33.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,021 | 45.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 310 | 7.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06850 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,987 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,189 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,155 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.77 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.38 |
Households (06850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,721 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,842 | 49.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,454 | 18.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,392 | 18.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,011 | 26.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,001 | 25.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,038 | 26.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.21 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06850 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,115 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,983 | 36.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,262 | 52.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 179 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 513 | 6.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,694 | 33.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06850 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,415 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 195 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 277 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,367 | 31.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,031 | 23.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,545 | 35.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,889 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 547 | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,159 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,958 | 10.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 260 | 13.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,041 | 53.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 657 | 33.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06850 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,223 | 84.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,861 | 14.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,239 | 43.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,146 | 40.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 736 | 25.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 476 | 16.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,058 | 72.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 467 | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,228 | 1119.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,228 | 1119.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,228 | 1119.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 747 | 160.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 36 | 7.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,415 | 731.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 81 | 17.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06850 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,345 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,210 | 66.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,135 | 33.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,219 | 23.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,338 | 7.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 553 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06850 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,721 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,430 | 96.2% | 89.4% |
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