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ZIP 06824

Pop. 36,716·Fairfield County·8th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$3,291/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.4%
Month-over-Month
-6.4%
vs US Median
+$1,326
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 06824 · $3,291
More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,410
1 BR
$2,930
2 BR
$3,500
3 BR
$4,230
4 BR+
$5,020
Research median
$3,500/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
$39,492/yr
At $3,291/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyFairfield County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.4% YoY, -6.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06824 (Fairfield, CT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 75.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,716
Median income
$193,300
Median age
38.5
Renters
15.6%
Age distribution
25.3%
21.8%
23.3%
15%
14.6%
Under 1825.3%
18–3421.8%
35–5423.3%
55–6415%
65+14.6%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
87.7%
White87.7%
Hispanic4.8%
Asian5.7%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
12.2%
75.2%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma9.5%
Some college12.2%
Bachelor's+75.2%
Housing tenure
84.4%
15.6%
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06824 in Fairfield, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$166,125 → $193,300
up 16.4%
Population
36,028 → 36,716
up 1.9%
Renter share
16.3% → 15.6%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
75% → 75.2%
+0.2 pts

Census figures show median household income at $193,300 today, compared with $166,125 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 06824 in Fairfield, CT adding about 688 residents over the five-year window, up 1.9% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06824 covers Fairfield, CT. The median rent here is $3,291/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,500/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($193,300/yr), ZIP 06824 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06824?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06824 (Fairfield, CT) is $3,291. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06824 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06824's median rent of $3,291/mo is $1,326 (67%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06824 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06824 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #8 out of 85 ZIPs tracked at $3,291/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06824?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $132,000/year (~$63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,291/mo in ZIP 06824. The local median household income is $193,300/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06824?

Rent in ZIP 06824 has decreased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 06824 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06824 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,291/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($193,300/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06824 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 06824 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.6% of ZIP 06824 households are renters, while 84.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06824 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06824 compare to the rest of Fairfield?

ZIP 06824 is pricier than Fairfield as a whole. At $3,291/mo, it's $12 above the Fairfield citywide median of $3,279/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06824 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06824 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,291/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 06824's median household income ($193,300/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06824 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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