Norwalk, CT

Norwalk sits in Western Connecticut, Connecticut, and is covered by 10 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 90,976 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Norwalk has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $660,580 and median asking rent runs around $1,855 per month. Median household income hovers around $129,478. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Norwalk

ZIP	County	Population	Median income	Median home value
06850	Western Connecticut	19,286	$115,958	$521,800
06851	Western Connecticut	28,217	$103,156	$514,200
06852	Western Connecticut	0	—	—
06853	Western Connecticut	3,160	$250,001	$1,342,900
06854	Western Connecticut	32,228	$80,398	$428,600
06855	Western Connecticut	8,085	$97,880	$495,400
06856	Western Connecticut	0	—	—
06857	Western Connecticut	0	—	—
06858	Western Connecticut	0	—	—
06860	Western Connecticut	0	—	—

Thinking about relocating to Norwalk?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

• Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
• Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $660,580, and median rent is $1,855. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
• Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
• Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.