ZIP Code 06897, CT

Living in 06897

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Bikeability 72
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Walkability 59
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Commute 10
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Public Transit 79
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Affordability 1
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 44
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Hospitals 31
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Colleges 76
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Schools 91
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Residents

18k Population +490 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
76% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
82% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian8%
Black1%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate8%
Some College13%
Bachelor's degree41%
Graduate degree35%

Households

Family household82%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$193k Median Household Income +$34k (2010–19)
98% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
40  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more49%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation2%
Mgt, science, and arts66%
Sales and office22%
Service7%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van71%
Public transportation14%
Walked2%
Worked at home13%

Housing

$793k Median Home Value -$61k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$2k Median Monthly Rent +$528 (2010–19)
79% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K30%
$750K to $999K33%
$1M to $1.49M18%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more3%

House Heating Type

Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene73%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas9%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 06897

United States45
Connecticut25
Bridgeport Metro Area27
Fairfield County27

Property Crime in 06897

United States48
Connecticut28
Bridgeport Metro Area28
Fairfield County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump36%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 4 10
Feb 31 3 9
Mar 39 4 6
Apr 50 4 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 54 4 0
Nov 44 4 1
Dec 34 4 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 06897

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding66
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding22
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 06897, CT

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 06897, CT

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St Lukes School
3 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 06897, CT

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Fairfield University
10 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 06897, CT

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Norwalk Hospital
7 miles, S
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Four Winds
10 miles, W
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Stamford Hospital
12 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 06897, CT

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Laguardia Airport
37 miles, SW