06897 ZIP Code – Wilton, Connecticut
06897 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Wilton, Connecticut, part of Unknown County with a population of approximately 18,473 residents. The median household income is $230,545 — well above the Connecticut average and well above the national average. Median home values of $863,000 are well above the national average, with 88.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,685 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 89% single-family (decreasing), 8% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average. An estimated 2.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 73.9%, well above the national average. The population has a median age of 43.7, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 06883, 06840, 06851.
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ZIP 06897 vs. Connecticut vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 06897 | CT Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $230k | $105k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $863k | $387k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,685 | $1,504 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 43.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% | 9.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 73.9% | 43.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 06883 – Weston
- 06840 – New Canaan
- 06851 – Norwalk
- 06850 – Norwalk
- 10590 – South Salem
- 06880 – Westport
- 10576 – Pound Ridge
- 06896 – Redding
- 06877 – Ridgefield
- 06854 – Norwalk
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06883 | WESTON | 10,336 | $220,754 |
| 06840 | NEW CANAAN | 20,709 | $250,000+ |
| 06851 | NORWALK | 28,217 | $103,156 |
| 06850 | NORWALK | 19,286 | $115,958 |
| 10590 | SOUTH SALEM | 7,407 | $188,732 |