The 06824 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Fairfield, CT in Fairfield County in the United States. The current population estimate is 35,349. An estimated 18.8% of residents in the 06824 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 40.4 years. An estimated 97.0% in this Connecticut region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $76,524. Median househould income is approximately $149,892, and an estimated 1% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 06824 is $149,892, while the region's mean household income is $226,058. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $76,524. The per capita income in ZIP Code 06824 of $76,524 is approximately 71.98% more than the per capita income in Connecticut overall of $44,496. An estimated 1.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 87.37% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 36.9% of the population in 06824 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 15.7% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.2% of 06824 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 3.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 13.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 36.9% |
In ZIP Code 06824, 97.0% of the population graduated high school, while 70.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 32.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 11.2% in this Fairfield County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 11.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 10.3% |
| Associate's degree | 4.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 38.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 32.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 06824, 97.1% is one race, while 2.9% are two or more races. Approximately 4.0% of 06824 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 06824 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.5%), followed by Asian (4.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 2.1% |
In ZIP Code 06824, 88.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 6.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.7% 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 | 88.9% |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 6.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.8% |
| Other languages | 0.7% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 06824 in January 2025 comes in at $1,019,778. The January 2025 value is approximately -1% lower than the $1,026,618 median value in August 2024, and 2% higher than the $1,001,538 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 06824, an estimated 18.8% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 18.7% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Fairfield County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $1,019,778 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,024,530 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,028,463 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,029,319 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,027,282 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,026,618 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,029,533 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,031,673 |
| May 2024 | $1,029,687 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,021,155 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,010,539 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,001,538 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 17.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 18.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 11.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 18.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 06824 are older than average. The median age of 40.4 years in ZIP Code 06824 is approximately 6.04% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.8% of the population in 06824 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.4% are aged 15 to 19 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 06824 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 11.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.7% |
| 85 years and over | 2.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 06824 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 06824 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 06824 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.91 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.17% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.49% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 06824 | 15.9¢/kWh | 8.57¢/kWh | 7.26¢/kWh |
| Connecticut | 27.02¢/kWh | 21.19¢/kWh | 17.7¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.78¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 06824 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.68 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.69 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.16 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.71 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.4 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.64 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.03 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.7 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.5 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.44 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.72 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.29 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 06824, 64.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 36.7 minutes. Approximately 25.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 06824 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.0% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 06824 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.4% |
| Retail trade | 7.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.5% |
| Information | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 14.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 19.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.8% |
| Public administration | 2.4% |