06851 ZIP Code – Norwalk, Connecticut
06851 is a ZIP code serving Norwalk, Connecticut in Unknown County with a population of approximately 28,217 residents. The median household income is $103,156 — near the Connecticut average and above the national average. At $514,200, median home values run well above the national average, with 61.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,925 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 60% single-family (decreasing), 26% apartments (increasing), 14% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 4.7%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 8.2% is below the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 44.0%, well above the national average. At 42.3, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 06850, 06880, 06854.
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ZIP 06851 vs. Connecticut vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 06851 | CT Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $103k | $105k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $514k | $387k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,925 | $1,504 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.3 | 43.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | 9.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.0% | 43.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 06850 – Norwalk
- 06880 – Westport
- 06854 – Norwalk
- 06855 – Norwalk
- 06897 – Wilton
- 06840 – New Canaan
- 06853 – Norwalk
- 06820 – Darien
- 06890 – Southport
- 06883 – Weston
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06850 | NORWALK | 19,286 | $115,958 |
| 06880 | WESTPORT | 27,331 | $242,574 |
| 06854 | NORWALK | 32,228 | $80,398 |
| 06855 | NORWALK | 8,085 | $97,880 |
| 06897 | WILTON | 18,473 | $230,545 |