Fairfield County, CT ZIP Codes
Connecticut (CT) · 77 ZIP codes · 35 cities
77
ZIP codes
959,768
population (2021)
+4.7%
pop change since 2010
09001
FIPS code
Fairfield County ZIP code map
About Fairfield County
Fairfield County is located in Connecticut and contains 77 ZIP codes across 35 cities and communities.
The county's population was 959,768 as of 2021,
an increase of
4.7% from 916,829 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Fairfield County is 09001.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 959,768 |
| 2010 population | 916,829 |
| Change | +4.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| FIPS code | 09001 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Fairfield County
Bethel
Botsford
Bridgeport
Brookfield
Cos Cob
Danbury
Darien
Easton
Fairfield
Georgetown
Greens Farms
Greenwich
Hawleyville
Monroe
New Canaan
New Fairfield
Newtown
Norwalk
Old Greenwich
Redding
Redding Center
Redding Ridge
Ridgefield
Riverside
Sandy Hook
Shelton
Sherman
Southport
Stamford
Stevenson
Stratford
Trumbull
Weston
Westport
Wilton
ZIP codes for Fairfield County, CT (77)
Demographics & statistics
958,387
Population
41.3
Median age
$125,718
Median household income
$66,513
Per capita income
$690,152
Median home value
$2,031
Median monthly rent
70.6%
Home ownership
8.7%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
239,328
Housing units
55.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
25,308
Under 5
25,981
27,814
5–9
28,554
31,131
10–14
31,958
32,777
15–19
33,649
29,798
20–24
30,591
54,238
25–34
55,679
60,063
35–44
61,660
66,463
45–54
68,230
35,709
55–59
36,659
32,676
60–64
33,544
43,441
65–74
44,596
22,353
75–84
22,948
11,136
85+
11,431
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 210,938 | 22.8% |
| 18 and over | 747,449 | 77.2% |
| 65 and over | 155,905 | 16.6% |
| Median age | 41.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57.7%
Hispanic or Latino
12.9%
Black or African American
9.3%
Two or more races
7.6%
Other race
7.5%
Asian
4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 634,786 | 57.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 141,858 | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 102,118 | 9.3% |
| Two or more races | 83,163 | 7.6% |
| Other race | 82,397 | 7.5% |
| Asian | 52,926 | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,491 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
4.4%
$35k–$50k
7.2%
$50k–$75k
10.8%
$75k–$100k
9.5%
$100k–$150k
15.1%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
$200k+
31.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.5% |
| $200k+ | 31.6% |
| Median income | $125,718 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
1.6%
$100k–$150k
2.7%
$150k–$200k
3.5%
$200k–$300k
10.5%
$300k–$500k
26.1%
$500k–$1M
32.5%
$1M+
21.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $690,152 |
| Median rent / month | $2,031 |
| Owner occupied | 70.6% |
| Renter occupied | 29.4% |
| Vacant | 7.3% |
| Single-family detached | 63.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.76 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% |
| 3 or more | 22.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.4% |
| Electricity | 15.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.7% |
| Fuel oil | 38.0% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 184,999 | 55.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 18,530 | 5.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 54,761 | 14.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 94,033 | 24.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 113,248 | 33.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 111,601 | 32.0% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.8% | 29.9% |
| Married | 55.5% | 50.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
18.8%
Some college, no degree
12.4%
Associate's degree
5.6%
Bachelor's degree
29.7%
Graduate / professional
25.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 55.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 16,090 | 7.2% |
| Kindergarten | 12,708 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 96,050 | 40.3% |
| High school | 54,681 | 22.9% |
| College / grad school | 65,785 | 24.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.0%
Professional & management
16.7%
Finance & real estate
14.0%
Retail trade
9.7%
Manufacturing
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Construction
6.3%
Other services
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Information
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Public administration
2.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.3% |
| Service | 14.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.4% |
| Production & transportation | 7.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.0% |
| Government | 9.4% |
| Self-employed | 8.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.8% |
| Carpool | 7.0% |
| Public transit | 8.4% |
| Walk | 2.5% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.2 |
Poverty
All people
8.7%
Under 18 years
11.9%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
16.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.1% |
| Retirement income | 21.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 27.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 20.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 16.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.2% |
| Poor mental health | 12.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.9% |
| Visited dentist | 73.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.9% |
| Teeth loss | 8.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 26,688 | 3.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 and over | 27.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.3% |
| Public insurance | 30.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 907,098 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 111,186 | 10.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 66,380 | 6.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 32,297 | 2.7% |
| Other languages | 10,112 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 742,764 | 80.2% |
| Born in same state | 714,705 | 77.2% |
| Born in different state | 404,708 | 41.1% |
| Foreign born | 28,059 | 3.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 215,623 | 19.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 111,550 | 56.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 130,686 | 13.6% |
| French | 72,582 | 7.6% |
| Arab | 42,356 | 4.4% |
| Irish | 13,218 | 1.4% |
| German | 8,080 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 6,296 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 5,558 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 4,953 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 2,987 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.9% |
| Internet access | 95.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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