The 06811 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Danbury, CT in Fairfield County in the United States. The current population estimate is 31,824. An estimated 19.9% of residents in the 06811 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 41.4 years. An estimated 90.1% in this Connecticut region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $42,097. The median household income is $95,444, while about 6% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 06811 is $95,444, while the region's mean household income is $117,978. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $42,097. The per capita income in ZIP Code 06811 of $42,097 is approximately 5.39% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $44,496. An estimated 5.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 38.95% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.2% of the population in 06811 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.2% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 1.6% of 06811 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 24.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 14.5% |
In ZIP Code 06811, 90.1% of the population graduated high school, while 39.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 16.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.3% in this Fairfield County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 26.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.7% |
| Associate's degree | 6.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 23.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 16.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 06811, 96.5% is one race, while 3.5% are two or more races. Approximately 15.1% of 06811 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 06811 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (73.0%), followed by Black or African American (13.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73.0% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 9.0% |
In ZIP Code 06811, 70.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 12.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 11.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.3% of homes. Lastly, 1.8% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Fairfield County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 70.7% |
| Spanish | 12.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 11.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 3.3% |
| Other languages | 1.8% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 06811 in January 2025 comes in at $510,218. The January 2025 value is approximately -0% lower than the $511,261 median value in August 2024, and 3% higher than the $494,251 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 06811, an estimated 22.9% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 17.9% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Fairfield County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $510,218 |
| Dec 2024 | $511,269 |
| Nov 2024 | $512,121 |
| Oct 2024 | $512,433 |
| Sep 2024 | $512,075 |
| Aug 2024 | $511,261 |
| Jul 2024 | $510,458 |
| Jun 2024 | $509,829 |
| May 2024 | $508,447 |
| Apr 2024 | $504,886 |
| Mar 2024 | $499,502 |
| Feb 2024 | $494,251 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 22.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 17.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 5.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 06811 are older than average. The median age of 41.4 years in ZIP Code 06811 is approximately 8.66% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.7% of the population in 06811 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.2% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 06811 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over | 2.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 06811 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 06811 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 06811 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.84 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.48% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.56% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 06811 | 12.67¢/kWh | 7.63¢/kWh | 5.2¢/kWh |
| Connecticut | 30.48¢/kWh | 21.95¢/kWh | 17.99¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 06811 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.74 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.56 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.23 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.25 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.23 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.49 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.93 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.62 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.47 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.41 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.8 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.31 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 06811, 67.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.8 minutes. Approximately 25.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 06811 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.0% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 06811 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.4% |
| Construction | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.1% |
| Retail trade | 10.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.0% |
| Information | 1.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 13.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.6% |
| Public administration | 3.2% |