Westport, CT — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 06880 serves a portion of Westport, Connecticut, within Fairfield County. This community is home to approximately 38,238 residents, with a median age of 30.7 years. The median household income of $81,124 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $373,170 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 40% owner-occupied and 60% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Westport is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 145 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 27% and an unemployment rate of 2.9%, 06880 reflects the economic character of Fairfield County in Connecticut.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 38,238 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 11,086 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $81,124 | ↑ 20% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $373,170 | ↑ 24% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 145 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ↓ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 3.8% | ↓ 67% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 27% | ↓ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 30.7 yrs | ↓ 20% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 40% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 60% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 20,266 | — |