The 06854 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Norwalk, CT in Fairfield County in the United States. The current population estimate is 30,855. An estimated 14.8% of residents in the 06854 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 35.7 years. An estimated 81.5% in this Connecticut region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $37,369. Median househould income is approximately $69,659, and an estimated 13% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 06854 is $69,659, while the region's mean household income is $100,825. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $37,369. The per capita income in ZIP Code 06854 of $37,369 is approximately 16.02% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $44,496. An estimated 13.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately36.84% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.0% of the population in 06854 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 14.7% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.5% of 06854 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 10.6% |
In ZIP Code 06854, 81.5% of the population graduated high school, while 33.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 9.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.2% in this Fairfield County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 9.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 26.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.1% |
| Associate's degree | 7.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 20.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 12.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 06854, 95.4% is one race, while 4.6% are two or more races. Approximately 42.0% of 06854 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 06854 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (66.7%), followed by Black or African American (23.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Black or African American | 23.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 7.1% |
In ZIP Code 06854, 49.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 38.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 8.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% 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 | 49.8% |
| Spanish | 38.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 8.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.7% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 06854 in January 2025 comes in at $621,982. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $614,165 median value in August 2024, and 5% higher than the $591,351 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 06854, an estimated 22.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.3% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Fairfield County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $621,982 |
| Dec 2024 | $618,521 |
| Nov 2024 | $616,998 |
| Oct 2024 | $617,035 |
| Sep 2024 | $615,855 |
| Aug 2024 | $614,165 |
| Jul 2024 | $612,807 |
| Jun 2024 | $611,166 |
| May 2024 | $608,523 |
| Apr 2024 | $603,054 |
| Mar 2024 | $596,868 |
| Feb 2024 | $591,351 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 22.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 06854 are younger than average. The median age of 35.7 years in ZIP Code 06854 is approximately 6.3% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.8% of the population in 06854 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 06854 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.6% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 06854 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 83.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 06854 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 83.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 06854 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.76 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 15.53% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.77% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 06854 | 14.66¢/kWh | 16.98¢/kWh | 15.93¢/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 06854 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.54 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.27 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.8 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.18 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.34 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.46 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.89 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.77 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.65 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.49 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.71 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 06854, 71.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.2 minutes. Approximately 16.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 06854 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.2% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 06854 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.1% |
| Construction | 11.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.1% |
| Retail trade | 12.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.0% |
| Information | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 15.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 12.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 1.4% |