06840 ZIP Code – New Canaan, Connecticut
06840 is a ZIP code serving New Canaan, Connecticut in Unknown County with a population of approximately 20,709 residents. At $250,001, the median household income here runs well above the Connecticut average and well above the U.S. average. At $1,434,400, median home values run well above the national average, with 83.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $3,278 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 85% single-family (increasing), 9% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
At 4.8%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. The poverty rate of 3.3% is well below the U.S. average. About 82.8% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. Residents have a median age of 42.5, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 06850, 06907, 06903.
ZIP Code 06840 Data
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ZIP 06840 vs. Connecticut vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 06840 | CT Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $250k | $105k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $1.4M | $387k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $3,278 | $1,504 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 43.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% | 9.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 82.8% | 43.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 06850 – Norwalk
- 06907 – Stamford
- 06903 – Stamford
- 06897 – Wilton
- 06851 – Norwalk
- 10576 – Pound Ridge
- 06905 – Stamford
- 06820 – Darien
- 06854 – Norwalk
- 06906 – Stamford
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06850 | NORWALK | 19,286 | $115,958 |
| 06907 | STAMFORD | 8,948 | $112,827 |
| 06903 | STAMFORD | 13,266 | $206,397 |
| 06897 | WILTON | 18,473 | $230,545 |
| 06851 | NORWALK | 28,217 | $103,156 |