06851 ZIP Code
Norwalk, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06851 |
| City/Town: | Norwalk |
| County: | Western Connecticut |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,217 |
| Median Household Income: | $103,156 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,135 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,024 |
| Median Home Value: | $514,200 |
| Land Area: | 7.7 sq miles
19.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.1382, -73.4016 |
Population Information (06851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,217 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,401 | 47.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,816 | 52.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,137 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,434 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,358 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,262 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,614 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,143 | 14.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,204 | 14.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,672 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,222 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,128 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,991 | 10.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,392 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 660 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $514,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,925 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,024 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,224 | 93.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 800 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,593 | 58.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,631 | 41.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,412 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 930 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 931 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,819 | 22.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,023 | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,746 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,065 | 23.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,898 | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 41.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06851 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $103,156 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $143,543 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $129,969 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,135 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,598 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,826 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 772 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,296 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,688 | 80.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,278 | 14.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 846 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,197 | 60.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,689 | 16.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 118 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,131 | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 43 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,206 | 7.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,833 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,568 | 16.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,562 | 23.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,009 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 658 | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 119 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,776 | 16.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06851 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 229 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 400 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 449 | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 784 | 7.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 890 | 7.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,448 | 12.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,283 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,842 | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,621 | 14.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,278 | 20.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06851 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,402 | 72.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 900 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,050 | 6.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 54 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 212 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,065 | 13.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06851 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,050 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,003 | 6.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 628 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,799 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 336 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 504 | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,671 | 10.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,411 | 15.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,394 | 21.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,372 | 8.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 749 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 909 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.3% | 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 (06851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,848 | 91.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,084 | 67.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,085 | 35.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,235 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06851 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,326 | 83.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,565 | 31.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,195 | 19.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 403 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 380 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,183 | 10.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06851 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,442 | 53.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 870 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 882 | 7.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 830 | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 754 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 631 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,574 | 13.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 41 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06851 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 470 | 3.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 837 | 7.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 664 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,077 | 9.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,011 | 16.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,185 | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,392 | 19.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 591 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,797 | 14.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06851 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 470 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,113 | 17.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,870 | 23.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,785 | 31.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,290 | 19.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 496 | 4.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06851 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,513 | 31.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 601 | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,466 | 22.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4,454 | 39.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 75 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 86 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06851 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 553 | 4.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,898 | 34.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,085 | 36.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,688 | 23.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06851 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 149 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 22 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 21 | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 36 | 0.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 428 | 6.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,504 | 38.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,272 | 49.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 161 | 2.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06851 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,052 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,191 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,925 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.38 |
Households (06851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,224 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,423 | 48.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,032 | 18.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,562 | 13.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,789 | 33.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,976 | 26.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,724 | 33.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06851 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,215 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,768 | 33.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,384 | 56.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 209 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 845 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,470 | 39.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06851 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,732 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 299 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 308 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,040 | 35.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,327 | 23.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,758 | 30.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,410 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 630 | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,083 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,890 | 10.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 100 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,377 | 47.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,413 | 48.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06851 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,970 | 92.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,985 | 7.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,163 | 58.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 752 | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 629 | 31.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 70 | 3.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,955 | 74.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 509 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,262 | 1426.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,262 | 1426.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,262 | 1426.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,163 | 228.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 228 | 44.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 17 | 3.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,759 | 935.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 137 | 26.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06851 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,080 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,888 | 69.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,192 | 30.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,103 | 18.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,500 | 9.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 440 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 149 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06851 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,224 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,687 | 95.2% | 89.4% |
Norwalk, CT06851