ZIP Code 06870, CT

Living in 06870

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Bikeability 88
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Walkability 80
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Commute 8
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Public Transit 91
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Affordability 1
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Public Safety 89
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Airports 80
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Hospitals 38
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Colleges 76
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Schools 83
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Residents

7.6k Population +499 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
79% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
80% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black1%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate7%
Some College12%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree45%

Households

Family household80%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$216k Median Household Income +$24k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
41  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K5%
$50K to $74K5%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more55%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector69%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation<1%
Mgt, science, and arts68%
Sales and office21%
Service8%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van59%
Public transportation29%
Walked1%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$1.4M Median Home Value +$449k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$1.8k Median Monthly Rent -$132 (2010–19)
79% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier24%

Home Value

$50K to $99K<1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K14%
$1M to $1.49M22%
$1.5M to $1.99M14%
$2M or more34%

House Heating Type

Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas2%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas73%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 06870

12
United States45
Connecticut25
Bridgeport Metro Area27
Fairfield County27

Property Crime in 06870

16
United States48
Connecticut28
Bridgeport Metro Area28
Fairfield County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump38%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 3 8
Feb 31 3 8
Mar 38 4 5
Apr 49 4 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 5 0
Oct 53 4 0
Nov 43 4 0
Dec 33 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 06870

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding60
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding39
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 06870, CT

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 06870, CT

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The Spire School
2 miles, N
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The Pinnacle School
2 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 06870, CT

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Webb Institute
10 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 06870, CT

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Stamford Hospital
2 miles, NE
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Norwalk Hospital
10 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 06870, CT

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Laguardia Airport
23 miles, SW
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