06612 ZIP Code — Easton, CT

Fairfield County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06612 is located in Easton, Connecticut, within Fairfield County. It covers approximately 27.42 square miles and serves a population of 7,630 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 203/475.

About ZIP code 06612

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $702,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($181,934) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 71% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 06612 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,630

population

27.42

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06612 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06612

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06612. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Easton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,630
Population density	278 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	27.42 sq mi
Water area	1.25 sq mi
Latitude	41.2767
Longitude	-73.3057
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	203/475

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.4%	27.3%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	14.8%	23.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	30.2%	26.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	43.6%	22.2%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

7,630

Population

278

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$181,934

Median household income

$83,084

Per capita income

$702,200

Median home value

$2,459

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

2,252

Housing units

70.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

186

Under 5

169

190

5–9

171

386

10–14

349

298

15–19

269

187

20–24

170

224

25–34

202

392

35–44

354

633

45–54

573

437

55–59

395

346

60–64

313

418

65–74

378

166

75–84

150

144

85+

130

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,908	25.0%
18 and over	5,722	75.0%
65 and over	1,386	18.2%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Two or more races 3.6%

Asian 2.4%

Other race 2.1%

Black or African American 1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,913	86.9%
Hispanic or Latino	328	4.1%
Two or more races	284	3.6%
Asian	190	2.4%
Other race	164	2.1%
Black or African American	79	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.4%	27.3%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	14.8%	23.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	30.2%	26.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	43.6%	22.2%	13.2%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 1.5%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 3.1%

$50k–$75k 3.8%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k+ 45.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	1.5%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	3.1%
$50k–$75k	3.8%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	14.2%
$200k+	45.8%
Median income	$181,934

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%

$50k–$100k 0.5%

$100k–$150k 0.7%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k–$300k 1.0%

$300k–$500k 9.8%

$500k–$1M 74.4%

$1M+ 11.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$702,200
Median rent / month	$2,459
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	0.3%
Single-family detached	97.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	8.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	17.1%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	16.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	9.4%
3 bedrooms	29.0%
4 bedrooms	46.2%
5+ bedrooms	14.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	15.5%
2 vehicles	44.7%
3 or more	39.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.9%
Electricity	4.1%
Propane / LP gas	9.5%
Fuel oil	66.2%
Wood	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,926	71.7%
Cohabiting couple	102	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	299	11.1%
Female householder, no spouse	359	13.4%
Households with children under 18	845	31.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	940	35.0%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.8%	19.5%
Married	61.2%	64.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	4.9%
Divorced	9.5%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.8%

HS graduate 13.1%

Some college, no degree 8.3%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 34.7%

Graduate / professional 36.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.2%
Bachelor's or higher	70.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	95	4.6%
Kindergarten	20	1.0%
Elementary school	981	47.9%
High school	501	24.5%
College / grad school	451	22.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.7%

Professional & management 17.1%

Finance & real estate 13.4%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Construction 8.1%

Retail trade 6.9%

Other services 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Public administration 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 1.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	69.4%
Service	7.2%
Sales & office	11.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	5.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	12.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.5%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	18.3%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.0

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 12.5%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.7%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	20.8%
High blood pressure	28.0%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	6.7%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	21.6%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	4.3%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	8.4%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	13.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	7.5%
Poor mental health	10.7%
Poor physical health	7.2%
No health insurance	6.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	80.2%
Cholesterol screening	95.3%
Teeth loss	5.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	368	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	27.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.5%
Public insurance	26.1%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,275	95.3%
Spanish	152	2.1%
Other Indo-European	8	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	140	1.9%
Other languages	4	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,029	92.1%
Born in same state	6,982	91.5%
Born in different state	3,782	49.6%
Foreign born	47	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	601	7.9%
Not a US citizen	390	64.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,280	16.8%
French	866	11.3%
English	231	3%
Arab	215	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	154	2%
German	50	0.7%
Dutch	27	0.4%
Polish	23	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	97.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06612

What city is ZIP code 06612 in?

ZIP code 06612 is primarily assigned to Easton, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06612 in?

ZIP code 06612 falls within Fairfield County, Connecticut.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 06612?

71% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 06612 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 06612 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06612?

The median household income in ZIP code 06612 is $181,934, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06612?

The median home value in ZIP code 06612 is $702,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 06612 in?

ZIP code 06612 observes the EST timezone.