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ZIP 06811

Part of Danbury, CT
Pop. 31,228·Fairfield County·40th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$2,190/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-9.1%
vs US Median
+$225
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 06811 · $2,190
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,640
1 BR
$1,990
2 BR
$2,380
3 BR
$2,880
4 BR+
$3,410
Research median
$2,380/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
$26,280/yr
At $2,190/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyFairfield County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -9.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06811 (Danbury, CT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 41.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,228
Median income
$104,640
Median age
45.1
Renters
22.7%
Age distribution
15.8%
23.5%
23.8%
15.5%
21.5%
Under 1815.8%
18–3423.5%
35–5423.8%
55–6415.5%
65+21.5%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
59.4%
21.6%
White59.4%
Black10.4%
Hispanic21.6%
Asian4.8%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
25%
22.7%
41.3%
No HS diploma11%
HS diploma25%
Some college22.7%
Bachelor's+41.3%
Housing tenure
77.3%
22.7%
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06811 in Danbury, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$98,272 → $104,640
up 6.5%
Population
32,042 → 31,228
down 2.5%
Renter share
21.4% → 22.7%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
42.8% → 41.3%
-1.5 pts
Median age
43.6 → 45.1
+1.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 06811 in Danbury, CT now reports about $104,640, up from $98,272 in 2021. The population has contracted by 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 32,042 residents to roughly 31,228.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06811 covers Danbury, CT. The median rent here is $2,190/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,380/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($104,640/yr), ZIP 06811 ranks as affordable 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 06811?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06811 (Danbury, CT) is $2,190. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06811 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06811's median rent of $2,190/mo is $225 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06811 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06811 falls in the middle range for Connecticut, ranking #40 out of 85 ZIPs at $2,190/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06811?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,190/mo in ZIP 06811. The local median household income is $104,640/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06811?

Rent in ZIP 06811 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 06811 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06811 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,190/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($104,640/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06811 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 06811 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.7% of ZIP 06811 households are renters, while 77.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06811 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06811 compare to the rest of Danbury?

ZIP 06811 is more affordable than Danbury overall. At $2,190/mo, it's $249 below the Danbury citywide median of $2,439/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06811 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06811 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,190/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 06811's median household income ($104,640/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06811 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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