06897 ZIP Code
Wilton, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06897 |
| City/Town: | Wilton |
| County: | Western Connecticut |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,473 |
| Median Household Income: | $230,545 |
| Per Capita Income: | $101,543 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,590 |
| Median Home Value: | $863,000 |
| Land Area: | 26.8 sq miles
69.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.2113, -73.4410 |
Population Information (06897 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,473 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,544 | 51.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,929 | 48.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 932 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,115 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,743 | 9.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,553 | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,070 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 960 | 5.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,268 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,182 | 17.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,583 | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,201 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,666 | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 960 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 240 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06897 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $863,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 8.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,685 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,590 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,210 | 94.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 380 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,511 | 88.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 699 | 11.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06897 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,060 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 138 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 45 | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,251 | 10.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,057 | 8.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 422 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,764 | 39.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,383 | 36.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 75.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06897 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $230,545 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $314,035 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $250,001 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $101,543 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06897 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,894 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,376 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 507 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,348 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,903 | 84.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 695 | 7.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 740 | 7.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 38 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06897 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,807 | 80.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 338 | 1.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,123 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 390 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,815 | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,066 | 5.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,124 | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 93 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 61 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 169 | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 801 | 4.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06897 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 109 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 4 | 0.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 177 | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 207 | 3.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 262 | 4.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 315 | 5.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 312 | 5.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 608 | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 726 | 11.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,490 | 56.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06897 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,204 | 55.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 368 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 796 | 8.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 118 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 128 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,701 | 28.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 38.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06897 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 31 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 343 | 3.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 444 | 4.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 158 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 898 | 9.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 155 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 307 | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,985 | 21.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,519 | 26.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,584 | 16.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 428 | 4.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 291 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 233 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06897 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 2.2% | 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 (06897 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,066 | 97.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,404 | 88.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,269 | 17.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 183 | 1.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06897 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,264 | 84.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,648 | 26.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,344 | 21.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 74 | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 65 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 76 | 1.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06897 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,468 | 83.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 298 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 84 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 115 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 81 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 80 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 454 | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 10 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06897 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 342 | 5.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 405 | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 635 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,068 | 16.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,001 | 15.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,512 | 22.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 801 | 12.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 205 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 621 | 9.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06897 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 123 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 525 | 8.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 595 | 9.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,382 | 21.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,707 | 41.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,258 | 19.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06897 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 489 | 7.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 349 | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 848 | 13.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4,452 | 71.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 31 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 21 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 20 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06897 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 91 | 1.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,095 | 17.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,163 | 50.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,861 | 30.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06897 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 25 | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 47 | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 59 | 1.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 76 | 1.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 514 | 9.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,956 | 53.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,834 | 33.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06897 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: | $1,685 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.05 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.04 | 2.38 |
Households (06897 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,210 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,326 | 69.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,115 | 34.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 632 | 10.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,032 | 16.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,542 | 40.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,981 | 31.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.93 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.31 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06897 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,370 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,907 | 25.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,653 | 63.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 166 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 620 | 8.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,683 | 22.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06897 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,344 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 411 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 312 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,376 | 44.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,424 | 26.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 821 | 15.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06897 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,492 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 471 | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,249 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,309 | 7.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 203 | 15.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 445 | 34.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 661 | 50.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06897 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,743 | 90.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,549 | 8.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 729 | 47.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 695 | 44.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 536 | 34.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 125 | 8.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06897 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,729 | 85.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 200 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,744 | 1372.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,744 | 1372.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,744 | 1372.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 815 | 407.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 265 | 132.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 34 | 17.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 544 | 272.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 106 | 53.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06897 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,541 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,168 | 86.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,373 | 13.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 409 | 2.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,351 | 7.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 527 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 86 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06897 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,210 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,109 | 98.4% | 89.4% |
Wilton, CT06897