06812 ZIP Code — New Fairfield, CT

Fairfield County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06812 is located in New Fairfield, Connecticut, within Fairfield County. It covers approximately 20.42 square miles and serves a population of 13,596 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 203.

About ZIP code 06812

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $416,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $140,844. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 38% 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. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 06812 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

13,596

population

20.42

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06812 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06812

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06812. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Fairfield	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,596
Population density	666 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	20.42 sq mi
Water area	4.69 sq mi
Latitude	41.4876
Longitude	-73.4822
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	203

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.6%	27.3%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	23.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	36.7%	26.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	20.6%	22.2%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

13,596

Population

666

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$140,844

Median household income

$55,079

Per capita income

$416,900

Median home value

$1,946

Median monthly rent

91.9%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

4,933

Housing units

46.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

474

Under 5

493

390

5–9

405

449

10–14

466

463

15–19

482

582

20–24

606

534

25–34

556

646

35–44

671

986

45–54

1,024

409

55–59

426

597

60–64

621

645

65–74

671

417

75–84

433

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,355	24.7%
18 and over	10,241	75.3%
65 and over	2,316	17.0%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.7%

Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

Two or more races 7.9%

Other race 4.4%

Asian 1.5%

Black or African American 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	11,384	76.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,243	8.4%
Two or more races	1,175	7.9%
Other race	656	4.4%
Asian	221	1.5%
Black or African American	145	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.6%	27.3%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	23.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	36.7%	26.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	20.6%	22.2%	13.2%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 5.9%

$50k–$75k 11.2%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k+ 27.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	5.9%
$50k–$75k	11.2%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	16.4%
$200k+	27.3%
Median income	$140,844

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 1.3%

$100k–$150k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 50.2%

$500k–$1M 27.3%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$416,900
Median rent / month	$1,946
Owner occupied	91.9%
Renter occupied	8.1%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	96.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	6.2%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	19.1%
1950–1959	13.5%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	14.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	44.6%
4 bedrooms	26.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	46.3%
3 or more	30.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.1%
Electricity	11.9%
Propane / LP gas	11.6%
Fuel oil	67.5%
Wood	3.5%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,121	68.0%
Cohabiting couple	231	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	448	9.8%
Female householder, no spouse	790	17.2%
Households with children under 18	1,557	33.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,655	36.1%
Average household size	2.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	21.9%
Married	60.5%	59.6%
Separated	0.5%	0.4%
Widowed	2.8%	5.7%
Divorced	6.7%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 26.2%

Some college, no degree 17.7%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 28.0%

Graduate / professional 17.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	46.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	256	6.9%
Kindergarten	192	5.2%
Elementary school	1,331	35.8%
High school	848	22.8%
College / grad school	1,088	29.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Professional & management 14.7%

Retail trade 11.2%

Construction 10.8%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Other services 4.6%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Information 2.4%

Public administration 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.1%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	8.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.5%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	2.8%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	15.1%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.5

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 4.1%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	28.4%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	22.1%
High blood pressure	26.6%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	6.5%
Heart disease	4.8%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	20.4%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	4.5%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.4%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	14.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	8.2%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	7.6%
No health insurance	7.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	77.5%
Cholesterol screening	93.9%
Teeth loss	6.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	671	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.6%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	5.4%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.6%
Public insurance	26.9%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,629	92.9%
Spanish	410	3.2%
Other Indo-European	180	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	162	1.3%
Other languages	63	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,283	90.3%
Born in same state	12,157	89.4%
Born in different state	4,725	34.8%
Foreign born	126	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	1,313	9.7%
Not a US citizen	751	57.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,426	25.2%
French	1,179	8.7%
Arab	586	4.3%
English	417	3.1%
German	213	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	154	1.1%
Irish	95	0.7%
Polish	85	0.6%
Dutch	32	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.8%
Internet access	97.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06812

What city is ZIP code 06812 in?

ZIP code 06812 is primarily assigned to New Fairfield, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06812 in?

ZIP code 06812 falls within Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Is ZIP code 06812 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 06812 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 06812?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 06812 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 06812 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06812?

The median household income in ZIP code 06812 is $140,844, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 06812 in?

ZIP code 06812 observes the EST timezone.