06855 ZIP Code
Norwalk, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06855 |
| City/Town: | Norwalk |
| County: | Western Connecticut |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,085 |
| Median Household Income: | $97,880 |
| Per Capita Income: | $55,360 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,735 |
| Median Home Value: | $495,400 |
| Land Area: | 2.5 sq miles
6.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 7.6 sq miles
19.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.0717, -73.3900 |
Population Information (06855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,085 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,300 | 53.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,785 | 46.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 337 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 363 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 358 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 223 | 2.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 412 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,288 | 15.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,171 | 14.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,187 | 14.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 627 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 728 | 9.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 801 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 399 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 191 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $495,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,825 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,735 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,387 | 90.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 348 | 9.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,883 | 55.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,504 | 44.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,392 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 481 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 276 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,690 | 26.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,060 | 16.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 376 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,550 | 24.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 959 | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06855 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $97,880 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $137,055 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $115,694 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $55,360 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,067 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,610 | 91.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 457 | 9.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,853 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,737 | 81.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 390 | 8.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 483 | 10.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,353 | 66.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 865 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 242 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 35 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 789 | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 801 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,221 | 15.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,196 | 27.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 424 | 5.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 135 | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 76 | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,561 | 19.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06855 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 88 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 138 | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 168 | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 231 | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 207 | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 576 | 17.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 305 | 9.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 734 | 21.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 313 | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 627 | 18.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06855 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,065 | 66.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 412 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 356 | 7.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 70 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 58 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 591 | 12.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06855 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 38 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 511 | 11.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 326 | 7.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 63 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 522 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 215 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 95 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 324 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 876 | 19.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 993 | 21.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 375 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 230 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 42 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.5% | 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 (06855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,158 | 88.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,467 | 67.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,330 | 28.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 927 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06855 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,708 | 80.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,054 | 31.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 699 | 20.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 185 | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 47 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 237 | 7.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06855 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,591 | 42.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 192 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 788 | 21.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 304 | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 197 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 194 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 469 | 12.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06855 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 293 | 7.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 130 | 3.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 188 | 5.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 363 | 9.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 263 | 7.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 332 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 588 | 15.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 289 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,289 | 34.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06855 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 167 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 718 | 19.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,048 | 28.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,220 | 32.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 437 | 11.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 145 | 3.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06855 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,605 | 47.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 189 | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 732 | 21.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 823 | 24.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 9 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 20 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 9 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06855 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 282 | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,194 | 35.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,394 | 41.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 517 | 15.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06855 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 37 | 2.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 49 | 2.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 60 | 3.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 296 | 15.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 517 | 27.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 669 | 35.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 255 | 13.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06855 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,347 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,211 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,825 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.21 | 2.38 |
Households (06855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,387 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,565 | 46.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 569 | 16.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 559 | 16.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 993 | 29.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 735 | 21.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,028 | 30.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.12 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06855 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,610 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,467 | 40.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,728 | 47.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 68 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 268 | 7.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,090 | 30.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06855 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,477 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 181 | 12.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 11 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 630 | 42.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 261 | 17.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 394 | 26.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,828 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 272 | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,085 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 886 | 11.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 13 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 524 | 59.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 349 | 39.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06855 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,229 | 89.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 780 | 9.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 356 | 45.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 320 | 41.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 261 | 33.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 104 | 13.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,136 | 75.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 135 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,949 | 1443.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,949 | 1443.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,949 | 1443.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 186 | 137.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 26 | 19.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 25 | 18.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,528 | 1131.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 36 | 26.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06855 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,748 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,328 | 68.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,420 | 31.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,986 | 25.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 318 | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 96 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 20 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06855 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,387 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,170 | 93.6% | 89.4% |
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