ZIP Code 06855, CT

Living in 06855

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Bikeability 73
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Walkability 70
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 77
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Affordability 13
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 64
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 78
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Schools 46
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Residents

8.5k Population +1.3k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
41% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
60% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black13%
Caucasian54%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate25%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$65k Median Household Income -$12k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more14%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office25%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van77%
Public transportation13%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$477k Median Home Value -$30k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$1.5k Median Monthly Rent +$298 (2010–19)
44% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached38%
Multiple units24%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier31%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K19%
$500K to $749K23%
$750K to $999K12%
$1M to $1.49M8%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene19%
LP gas2%
Utility gas55%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 06855

United States45
Connecticut25
Bridgeport Metro Area27
Fairfield County27

Property Crime in 06855

United States48
Connecticut28
Bridgeport Metro Area28
Fairfield County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump45%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 4 8
Feb 30 3 8
Mar 38 4 5
Apr 49 4 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 43 4 0
Dec 33 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 06855

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding60
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding39
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 06855, CT

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 06855, CT

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Anchor Academy
2 miles, NW
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Pierrepont School
4 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 06855, CT

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Fairfield University
9 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 06855, CT

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Norwalk Hospital
2 miles, NW
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Stamford Hospital
8 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 06855, CT

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Laguardia Airport
33 miles, SW