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ZIP 06615

Pop. 17,136·Fairfield County·43rd most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$2,160/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
+$195
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 06615 · $2,160
More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,630
1 BR
$1,970
2 BR
$2,360
3 BR
$2,850
4 BR+
$3,380
Research median
$2,360/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
$25,920/yr
At $2,160/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyFairfield County
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06615 (Stratford, CT) is majority owner-occupied, 32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,136
Median income
$81,534
Median age
43
Renters
31.9%
Age distribution
19.1%
20.7%
26.8%
16.3%
17%
Under 1819.1%
18–3420.7%
35–5426.8%
55–6416.3%
65+17%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
53.2%
21%
26.6%
White53.2%
Black21%
Hispanic26.6%
Asian2.7%
Education (25+)
28.3%
29.3%
32.8%
No HS diploma9.7%
HS diploma28.3%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+32.8%
Housing tenure
68.1%
31.9%
Owner68.1%
Renter31.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06615 in Stratford, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,767 → $81,534
up 13.6%
Population
18,569 → 17,136
down 7.7%
Renter share
35% → 31.9%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
32% → 32.8%
+0.8 pts
Median age
41.2 → 43
+1.8 yrs

Median household income climbed from $71,767 to $81,534 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.6% shift. Census counts show ZIP 06615 in Stratford, CT losing about 1,433 residents over the five-year window, down 7.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 35% to 31.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06615 covers Stratford, CT. The median rent here is $2,160/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,360/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($81,534/yr), ZIP 06615 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06615?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06615 (Stratford, CT) is $2,160. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06615 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06615's median rent of $2,160/mo is $195 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06615 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06615 falls in the middle range for Connecticut, ranking #43 out of 85 ZIPs at $2,160/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06615?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,160/mo in ZIP 06615. The local median household income is $81,534/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06615?

Rent in ZIP 06615 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 06615 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06615 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,160/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($81,534/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06615 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 06615 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.9% of ZIP 06615 households are renters, while 68.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06615 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06615 compare to the rest of Stratford?

ZIP 06615 is more affordable than Stratford overall. At $2,160/mo, it's $17 below the Stratford citywide median of $2,177/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06615 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06615 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,160/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 06615's median household income ($81,534/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06615 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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