06902 ZIP Code — Stamford, CT
Fairfield County, Connecticut
ZIP code 06902 is located in Stamford, Connecticut, within Fairfield County. It covers approximately 10.02 square miles and serves a population of 73,238 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 203/475.
About ZIP code 06902
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $482,200. Renters make up the majority at 61%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($85,517) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 24% of households.
73,238
population
10.02
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
06902 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 06902
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06902. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Stamford | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
06901 Stamford (0.5 mi)
06914 Stamford (0.6 mi)
06926 Stamford (0.6 mi)
06927 Stamford (0.6 mi)
06913 Stamford (0.6 mi)
06910 Stamford (1 mi)
06906 Stamford (1.5 mi)
06905 Stamford (1.8 mi)
06870 Old Greenwich (2.3 mi)
06807 Cos Cob (2.3 mi)
06878 Riverside (2.6 mi)
06907 Stamford (2.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 73,238 |
| Population density | 7,309 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 09 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.02 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.35 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.0603 |
| Longitude | -73.5453 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 203/475 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.4% | 27.3% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.2% | 23.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.3% | 26.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 14.0% | 22.2% | 13.2% |
Demographics & statistics
73,238
Population
7,309
People per sq mi
36.6
Median age
$85,517
Median household income
$52,408
Per capita income
$482,200
Median home value
$2,078
Median monthly rent
39.0%
Home ownership
11.4%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
12,836
Housing units
41.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,814
Under 5
1,925
2,038
5–9
2,164
1,749
10–14
1,856
2,009
15–19
2,133
2,549
20–24
2,705
6,720
25–34
7,134
4,888
35–44
5,188
4,348
45–54
4,615
2,449
55–59
2,600
1,892
60–64
2,008
2,790
65–74
2,961
1,400
75–84
1,486
881
85+
936
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,782 | 18.8% |
| 18 and over | 59,456 | 81.2% |
| 65 and over | 10,454 | 14.3% |
| Median age | 36.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
34.3%
Hispanic or Latino
19.8%
Black or African American
18.7%
Other race
12.8%
Two or more races
9.2%
Asian
4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,333 | 34.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18,076 | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 17,087 | 18.7% |
| Other race | 11,662 | 12.8% |
| Two or more races | 8,433 | 9.2% |
| Asian | 4,339 | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 279 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 105 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.4% | 27.3% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.2% | 23.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.3% | 26.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 14.0% | 22.2% | 13.2% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
7.6%
$25k–$35k
5.2%
$35k–$50k
11.4%
$50k–$75k
13.3%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k+
16.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.6% |
| $200k+ | 16.6% |
| Median income | $85,517 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.2%
$50k–$100k
0.9%
$100k–$150k
0.6%
$150k–$200k
5.9%
$200k–$300k
12.7%
$300k–$500k
31.8%
$500k–$1M
35.5%
$1M+
11.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $482,200 |
| Median rent / month | $2,078 |
| Owner occupied | 39.0% |
| Renter occupied | 61.0% |
| Vacant | 5.8% |
| Single-family detached | 20.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 36.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 20.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 39.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 21.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.9% |
| 3 or more | 14.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.2% |
| Electricity | 33.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.0% |
| Fuel oil | 14.7% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,274 | 39.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,314 | 8.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,308 | 18.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 9,551 | 33.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,199 | 28.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,761 | 27.3% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.3% | 41.7% |
| Married | 46.2% | 38.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 9.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
22.6%
Some college, no degree
14.8%
Associate's degree
5.9%
Bachelor's degree
24.6%
Graduate / professional
16.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,036 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 1,148 | 6.7% |
| Elementary school | 5,577 | 32.7% |
| High school | 3,413 | 20.0% |
| College / grad school | 5,864 | 34.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Professional & management
18.1%
Retail trade
11.2%
Finance & real estate
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Construction
6.8%
Other services
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Information
3.1%
Public administration
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.1% |
| Service | 19.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 8.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.6% |
| Government | 8.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 61.7% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 9.3% |
| Walk | 6.2% |
| Work from home | 11.4% |
| Other means | 2.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.4 |
Poverty
All people
11.4%
Under 18 years
15.6%
18 and over
10.5%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
20.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.5% |
| Retirement income | 16.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.5% |
| High blood pressure | 26.9% |
| High cholesterol | 27.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 18.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.9% |
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Depression | 16.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 17.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.1% |
| Visited dentist | 66.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,297 | 2.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 and over | 32.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.2% |
| Public insurance | 36.8% |
| No insurance | 12.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 69,499 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 16,308 | 23.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 11,498 | 16.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3,468 | 5.0% |
| Other languages | 861 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 46,189 | 63.1% |
| Born in same state | 44,474 | 60.7% |
| Born in different state | 25,491 | 34.8% |
| Foreign born | 1,715 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 27,049 | 36.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 12,837 | 47.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,148 | 7% |
| Arab | 4,222 | 5.8% |
| French | 2,991 | 4.1% |
| Irish | 389 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 242 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 218 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 218 | 0.3% |
| English | 211 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 101 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.8% |
| Internet access | 94.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06902
What part of Stamford is ZIP code 06902?
ZIP code 06902 covers a portion of Stamford, Connecticut, within Fairfield County.
What county is ZIP code 06902 in?
ZIP code 06902 falls within Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Is ZIP code 06902 mostly rentals?
61% of occupied units in ZIP code 06902 are renter-occupied.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 06902?
Approximately 24% of households in ZIP code 06902 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06902?
The median home value in ZIP code 06902 is $482,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 06902?
ZIP code 06902 has an estimated population of 73,238 residents, with a density of 7,309 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 06902 in?
ZIP code 06902 observes the EST timezone.