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ZIP 06484

Part of Shelton, CT
Pop. 41,889·Fairfield County·23rd most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$2,557/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
+$592
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ZIP 06484 · $2,557
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$2,010
3 BR
$2,480
4 BR+
$2,930
Research median
$2,010/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$30,684/yr
At $2,557/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyFairfield County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.9% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06484 (Shelton, CT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 41.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,889
Median income
$108,185
Median age
44.5
Renters
23.5%
Age distribution
18.9%
17.9%
26.3%
15.5%
21.4%
Under 1818.9%
18–3417.9%
35–5426.3%
55–6415.5%
65+21.4%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
68.3%
12.6%
White68.3%
Black7.1%
Hispanic12.6%
Asian8.8%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
26%
25.2%
41.7%
No HS diploma7.1%
HS diploma26%
Some college25.2%
Bachelor's+41.7%
Housing tenure
76.5%
23.5%
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06484 in Shelton, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$103,647 → $108,185
up 4.4%
Population
40,944 → 41,889
up 2.3%
Renter share
20.6% → 23.5%
+2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
41.4% → 41.7%
+0.3 pts
Median age
47.9 → 44.5
-3.4 yrs

Median household income rose from $103,647 to $108,185 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.4% shift. The population has grown by 2.3% since 2021, moving from about 40,944 residents to roughly 41,889. Renters now make up 23.5% of households, compared with 20.6% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06484 covers Shelton, CT. The median rent here is $2,557/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,010/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($108,185/yr), ZIP 06484 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06484?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06484 (Shelton, CT) is $2,557. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06484 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06484's median rent of $2,557/mo is $592 (30%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06484 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06484 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #23 out of 85 ZIPs tracked at $2,557/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06484?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,557/mo in ZIP 06484. The local median household income is $108,185/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06484?

Rent in ZIP 06484 has increased 9.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 06484 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06484 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,557/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($108,185/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06484 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 06484 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.5% of ZIP 06484 households are renters, while 76.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06484 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06484 compare to the rest of Shelton?

ZIP 06484 sits right at the Shelton citywide median of $2,557/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06484 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06484 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,557/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 06484's median household income ($108,185/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06484 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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