06853 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 06853, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

06853 is a zip code in Fairfield County, Connecticut, which covers Norwalk, with a total population of 4,004 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 06853 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 06853.

The estimated population of people living in 06853 is 4,004, with a median age of 41.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 06853 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,004
+0.88%
+7.95%
2020
3,969
 -1.34% -
2019
4,023
+3.82%
-
2018
3,875
+4.48%
-
2017
3,709
 - -

Population of 06853 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 06853 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
83%
90.8%
 -8.59%
Black/African American
0.8%
0.3%
 +166.67%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
10.6%
5.9%
 +79.66%
Asian
2.5%
1.6%
 +56.25%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
1.4%
 +114.29%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 06853 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 06853 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 06853 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 06853 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.9 -0.48% 44.7 +0.45% 38.4 -5.65%
2020 42.1 -4.75% 44.5 -2.41% 40.7 -3.78%
2019 44.2 0% 45.6 +0.88% 42.3 -1.86%
2018 44.2 -2.86% 45.2 -1.53% 43.1 -4.86%
2017 45.5 - 45.9 - 45.3 -

The median age of the 06853 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 06853 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 199 +32.85% 340 +32.16% 265 440
10 to 19 286 -15.93% 197 +22.99% 225 244
20 to 29 139 -46.1% 51 +157.54% 80 138
30 to 39 124 +81.18% 217 +31.06% 250 287
40 to 49 199 +23.77% 266 -26.55% 250 201
50 to 59 404 -0.43% 345 +12.36% 399 383
60 to 69 179 +17.22% 260 -6.41% 206 239
70+ 261 -30.22% 242 -12.88% 188 209

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 06853 zip code is $212,500.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 06853.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $250,001.00
  • 45 to 64
    $220,938.00
  • 65 and over
    $82,188.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 06853 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 06853, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 06853 is currently $315,743.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

51.43% of households in 06853 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 06853 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.13%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    5.18%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    7.77%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.40%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.22%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.88%
  • $200,000 or more
    51.43%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 06853 is $116,757.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 06853 by the total population of 06853.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 06853 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 06853 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    26.26%
  • Bachelor's degree
    57.90%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    1.63%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    13.90%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.31%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 06853 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 06853 zip over the age of 16 is 3,020.

Of those people, a total of 69.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 06853 is 65.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 06853 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 190 52.60% 23.00%
20 to 24 years 123 41.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 95 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 181 91.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 645 77.50% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 579 80.70% 3.00%
55 to 59 years 365 89.00% 11.40%
60 to 64 years 226 78.80% 4.50%
65 to 74 years 446 39.20% 4.00%
75 years and over 170 18.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 06853. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,832 69.70% 5.10%
Black or African American 34 29.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 89 76.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 8 37.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 57 56.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 238 69.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,623 69.40% 5.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 06853 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 06853 is 1,988, with median earnings of $108,475.00.

Women in 06853 are earning approximately 54.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,988 $108,475.00
Male 1,091 $147,650.00
Female 897 $79,801.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 06853 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 469 $212,216.00
Business and Financial 339 $130,237.00
Computer and Mathematical 75 $109,241.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 29 $59,453.00
Community and Social Service 25 $27,083.00
Legal 66 $250,001.00
Educational and Library 53 $32,679.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 136 $157,568.00
Healthcare Practitioners 36 $54,583.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 26 $8,333.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 30 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 56 $10,217.00
Sales 280 $164,722.00
Office and Administrative Support 156 $39,595.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 89 $63,977.00
Production 13 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 49 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 06853 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 06853.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 321 $250,001.00 148 $108,077.00
Business and Financial 167 $92,232.00 172 $131,552.00
Computer and Mathematical 57 $250,001.00 18 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 27 $0.00 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 25 $27,083.00
Legal 24 $209,643.00 42 $250,001.00
Educational and Library 22 $0.00 31 $32,361.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 39 $44,688.00 97 $157,872.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 36 $54,583.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 26 $8,333.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 30 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $0.00 49 $0.00
Sales 153 $206,375.00 127 $79,744.00
Office and Administrative Support 99 $55,688.00 57 $27,898.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 89 $63,977.00 0 $0.00
Production 7 $0.00 6 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 40 $0.00 9 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,468 households in 06853, with an average household size of 2.73 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 982 families living in the 06853 zip code with an average family size of 3.34 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 06853:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 936 19 27 486
Average Household Size 3.41 4.68 2.44 1.35
Total Families 936 19 27 0
Average Household Size 3.37 3.47 2.44 0

Poverty

Of the 982 families living in 06853, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 06853:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,568 housing units in 06853.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,468 93.62%
Vacant 100 6.38%

17.92% of the total 1,568 housing units in 06853 are rental units. This is approximately 281 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,170 are occupied by the owner - or 74.62% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 06853 is $1,987.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 06853 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    17
  • Less than $500
    33
  • $500 to $999
    8
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    44
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    57
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    9
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    130

Property Value

The median value of a property in 06853 is $1,108,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 06853 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    13
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    10
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    53
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    384
  • $1,000,000 or more
    700

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 06853. The chart below shows the number of properties in 06853 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    466
  • 1940 to 1949
    147
  • 1950 to 1959
    298
  • 1960 to 1969
    228
  • 1970 to 1979
    77
  • 1980 to 1989
    87
  • 1990 to 1999
    49
  • 2000 to 2009
    120
  • 2010 to 2013
    96
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 06853 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    76
  • 1 vehicle available
    328
  • 2 vehicles available
    776
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    288

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 06853 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 06853 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 06853.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    50
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    120
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    155
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    104
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    268
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    91
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    66
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    44
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    62
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    17
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    302
  • 90 or more minutes
    89

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 06853 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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