06902 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 06902, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

06902 is a zip code in Fairfield County, Connecticut, which covers Greenwich and Stamford, with a total population of 69,523 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 06902 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 06902.

The estimated population of people living in 06902 is 69,523, with a median age of 36.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 06902 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
69,523
 -0.96% +0.23%
2020
70,199
+0.36%
-
2019
69,946
+1.89%
-
2018
68,646
 -1.03% -
2017
69,362
 - -

Population of 06902 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 06902 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
37.6%
36.7%
 +2.45%
Black/African American
15.8%
18.9%
 -16.40%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
36.5%
36%
 +1.39%
Asian
7.6%
6.8%
 +11.76%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
1.3%
 +61.54%
Other
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 06902 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 06902 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 06902 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 06902 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.1 +0.56% 35.3 +3.22% 37.1 -1.07%
2020 35.9 +2.28% 34.2 +2.7% 37.5 +3.02%
2019 35.1 -0.85% 33.3 -0.6% 36.4 -2.41%
2018 35.4 +1.72% 33.5 +0.6% 37.3 +2.75%
2017 34.8 - 33.3 - 36.3 -

The median age of the 06902 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 06902 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 4,565 -12.83% 3,804 -2.03% 3,994 3,697
10 to 19 3,859 -9.5% 3,165 +19.68% 3,487 3,815
20 to 29 6,982 -14.14% 6,053 -1.34% 6,014 5,949
30 to 39 6,185 -7.61% 5,473 +9.06% 5,721 5,973
40 to 49 4,768 -13.6% 4,600 -11.66% 4,145 4,081
50 to 59 4,019 +11.75% 3,950 +15.32% 4,502 4,574
60 to 69 2,856 +13.02% 3,543 -3.21% 3,241 3,403
70+ 2,188 +24.74% 3,352 +22.29% 2,765 4,162

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 06902 zip code is $85,057.00.

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 06902.

  • Under 25
    $99,679.00
  • 25 to 44
    $100,805.00
  • 45 to 64
    $90,888.00
  • 65 and over
    $52,847.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 06902 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 06902, 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 06902 is currently $126,228.00.

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.

15.00% of households in 06902 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 06902 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.40%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.05%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.75%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.78%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.53%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.50%
  • $200,000 or more
    15.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 06902 is $50,552.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 06902 by the total population of 06902.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 06902 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 06902 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
    20.60%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40.07%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.64%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30.47%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.22%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 06902 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 06902 zip over the age of 16 is 57,438.

Of those people, a total of 73.10% 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 06902 is 68.70%.

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 06902 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,908 40.70% 19.40%
20 to 24 years 4,828 79.80% 9.20%
25 to 29 years 7,135 87.80% 3.50%
30 to 34 years 6,427 89.50% 4.40%
35 to 44 years 9,781 89.80% 6.90%
45 to 54 years 8,295 85.10% 4.20%
55 to 59 years 4,493 83.80% 5.90%
60 to 64 years 3,697 71.40% 5.80%
65 to 74 years 5,370 40.00% 9.50%
75 years and over 4,504 12.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 06902. 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 30,737 74.00% 4.90%
Black or African American 9,534 69.00% 2.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 161 80.10% 0.00%
Asian 4,394 75.80% 8.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 23 100.00% 100.00%
Other 8,063 73.10% 13.70%
Two or more races 4,526 72.30% 4.00%
Hispanic or Latino 18,904 77.80% 8.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 23,806 70.80% 4.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 06902 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 06902 is 39,450, with median earnings of $46,998.00.

Women in 06902 are earning approximately 80.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 39,450 $46,998.00
Male 21,161 $52,985.00
Female 18,289 $42,627.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 06902 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 4,657 $95,359.00
Business and Financial 3,640 $83,478.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,712 $99,490.00
Architecture and Engineering 612 $88,949.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 291 $56,203.00
Community and Social Service 648 $44,615.00
Legal 627 $103,554.00
Educational and Library 2,326 $40,781.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 851 $53,922.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,873 $85,817.00
Healthcare Support 1,351 $26,819.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 283 $55,409.00
Law Enforcement 190 $73,657.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,664 $19,392.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 3,133 $21,589.00
Personal Care and Service 1,181 $20,808.00
Sales 4,516 $42,201.00
Office and Administrative Support 3,862 $37,452.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 78 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 2,214 $27,222.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 979 $48,145.00
Production 765 $46,719.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,027 $35,088.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 06902 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 06902.

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 2,705 $105,718.00 1,952 $87,625.00
Business and Financial 1,666 $99,417.00 1,974 $73,852.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,443 $97,577.00 269 $106,536.00
Architecture and Engineering 542 $88,478.00 70 $97,845.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 94 $56,750.00 197 $54,792.00
Community and Social Service 199 $45,156.00 449 $44,602.00
Legal 317 $109,613.00 310 $83,750.00
Educational and Library 692 $46,429.00 1,634 $39,762.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 442 $58,958.00 409 $52,153.00
Healthcare Practitioners 621 $86,544.00 1,252 $85,705.00
Healthcare Support 111 $20,865.00 1,240 $27,228.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 252 $55,529.00 31 $48,438.00
Law Enforcement 190 $73,657.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 912 $29,151.00 752 $13,962.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,702 $23,770.00 1,431 $17,118.00
Personal Care and Service 318 $20,106.00 863 $21,750.00
Sales 2,317 $56,734.00 2,199 $26,642.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,277 $36,629.00 2,585 $39,015.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 65 $0.00 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 2,165 $28,133.00 49 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 979 $48,145.00 0 $0.00
Production 564 $44,630.00 201 $55,754.00
Transportation and Material Moving 984 $35,106.00 43 $34,931.00

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 26,869 households in 06902, with an average household size of 2.56 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 16,179 families living in the 06902 zip code with an average family size of 3.15 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 06902:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 10,877 1,409 3,893 10,690
Average Household Size 3.28 3.49 3.47 1.38
Total Families 10,877 1,409 3,893 0
Average Household Size 3.2 2.92 3.08 0

Poverty

Of the 16,179 families living in 06902, 8.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 06902:

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 28,943 housing units in 06902.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 26,869 92.83%
Vacant 2,074 7.17%

54.68% of the total 28,943 housing units in 06902 are rental units. This is approximately 15,825 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 10,760 are occupied by the owner - or 37.18% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 06902 is $1,936.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 06902 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
    284
  • Less than $500
    901
  • $500 to $999
    1,360
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,589
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    3,510
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    3,857
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    1,864
  • $3,000 or more
    1,744

Property Value

The median value of a property in 06902 is $461,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 06902 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    71
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    146
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    273
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    486
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,525
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,423
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,788
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1,048

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 06902. The chart below shows the number of properties in 06902 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    4,444
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,631
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,832
  • 1960 to 1969
    3,857
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,305
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,476
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,725
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,383
  • 2010 to 2013
    4,290
  • 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 06902 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,701
  • 1 vehicle available
    11,950
  • 2 vehicles available
    8,816
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,402

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 06902 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 06902 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 06902.

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
    693
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,712
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    5,325
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    5,794
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    5,971
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    2,326
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    4,028
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    953
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,141
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,765
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2,768
  • 90 or more minutes
    1,510

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 06902 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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