Connecticut · City Profile

Stamford, CT

ZIP codes
17
Population
135,309
Median income
$117,023
Median home value
$578,716

Stamford sits in Western Connecticut, Connecticut, and is covered by 17 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 135,309 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 Stamford 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 $578,716 and median asking rent runs around $2,358 per month. Median household income hovers around $117,023. 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 Stamford

ZIPCountyPopulationMedian incomeMedian home value
06901 Western Connecticut 9,599 $75,815 $453,300
06902 Western Connecticut 73,238 $85,517 $482,200
06903 Western Connecticut 13,266 $206,397 $853,100
06904 Western Connecticut 0
06905 Western Connecticut 20,201 $125,804 $588,500
06906 Western Connecticut 10,057 $95,778 $557,600
06907 Western Connecticut 8,948 $112,827 $537,600
06910 Western Connecticut 0
06911 Western Connecticut 0
06912 Western Connecticut 0
06913 Western Connecticut 0
06914 Western Connecticut 0
06920 Western Connecticut 0
06921 Western Connecticut 0
06922 Western Connecticut 0
06926 Western Connecticut 0
06927 Western Connecticut 0

Thinking about relocating to Stamford?

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 $578,716, and median rent is $2,358. 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.