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ZIP 06810

Part of Danbury, CT
Pop. 55,833·Fairfield County·26th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$2,465/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.7%
Month-over-Month
-3.2%
vs US Median
+$500
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ZIP 06810 · $2,465
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,700
1 BR
$2,060
2 BR
$2,460
3 BR
$2,970
4 BR+
$3,530
Research median
$2,460/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
$29,580/yr
At $2,465/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyFairfield County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 2.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.7% YoY, -3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06810 (Danbury, CT) is majority renter-occupied, 29.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
55,833
Median income
$76,933
Median age
38.8
Renters
59.5%
Age distribution
21.8%
23.9%
28.1%
14.8%
Under 1821.8%
18–3423.9%
35–5428.1%
55–6411.4%
65+14.8%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
34.5%
13.7%
38.1%
White34.5%
Black13.7%
Hispanic38.1%
Asian5.8%
Other7.8%
Education (25+)
19.9%
27.2%
23.4%
29.5%
No HS diploma19.9%
HS diploma27.2%
Some college23.4%
Bachelor's+29.5%
Housing tenure
40.5%
59.5%
Owner40.5%
Renter59.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06810 in Danbury, CT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,923 → $2,465
up 28.2%
Income
$65,131 → $76,933
up 18.1%
Population
53,931 → 55,833
up 3.5%
Renter share
54.1% → 59.5%
+5.4 pts
Bachelor's+
28.8% → 29.5%
+0.7 pts
Median age
37.7 → 38.8
+1.1 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 06810 in Danbury, CT stood at $1,923 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,465, reflecting a 28.2% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $65,131 to $76,933 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.1% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 3.5% since 2021, moving from about 53,931 residents to roughly 55,833. Renters now make up 59.5% of households, compared with 54.1% five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 06810 in Danbury, CT reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06810 covers Danbury, CT. The median rent here is $2,465/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,460/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($76,933/yr), ZIP 06810 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06810?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06810 (Danbury, CT) is $2,465. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06810 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06810's median rent of $2,465/mo is $500 (25%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06810 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06810 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #26 out of 85 ZIPs tracked at $2,465/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06810?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,465/mo in ZIP 06810. The local median household income is $76,933/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06810?

Rent in ZIP 06810 has increased 2.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 06810 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06810 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,465/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($76,933/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06810 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 06810 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.5% of ZIP 06810 households are renters, while 40.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 06810 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 06810 compare to the rest of Danbury?

ZIP 06810 is pricier than Danbury as a whole. At $2,465/mo, it's $26 above the Danbury citywide median of $2,439/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06810 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06810 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,465/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 06810's median household income ($76,933/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06810 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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