Stamford, CT — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 06902 serves a portion of Stamford, Connecticut, within Fairfield County. This community is home to approximately 20,795 residents, with a median age of 34.0 years. The median household income of $85,913 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $335,060 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 36% owner-occupied and 64% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Stamford is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 150 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 46% and an unemployment rate of 5.4%, 06902 reflects the economic character of Fairfield County in Connecticut.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 20,795 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 7,595 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $85,913 | ↑ 27% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $335,060 | ↑ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 150 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | ↑ 38% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 7.1% | ↓ 38% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 46% | ↑ 31% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 34.0 yrs | ↓ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 36% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 64% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 10,397 | — |