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ZIP 06825

Pop. 21,982·Fairfield County·10th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$3,011/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
+10.7%
vs US Median
+$1,046
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ZIP 06825 · $3,011
More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,010
1 BR
$2,430
2 BR
$2,910
3 BR
$3,520
4 BR+
$4,170
Research median
$2,910/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
$36,132/yr
At $3,011/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyFairfield County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, +10.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06825 (Fairfield, CT) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 62.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,982
Median income
$135,504
Median age
41.8
Renters
19.1%
Age distribution
21.2%
19.9%
24.8%
15.1%
19%
Under 1821.2%
18–3419.9%
35–5424.8%
55–6415.1%
65+19%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
78.3%
White78.3%
Black1.6%
Hispanic10.3%
Asian6.2%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
16.2%
17.6%
62.1%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma16.2%
Some college17.6%
Bachelor's+62.1%
Housing tenure
80.9%
19.1%
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06825 in Fairfield, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$118,567 → $135,504
up 14.3%
Population
20,992 → 21,982
up 4.7%
Renter share
19.5% → 19.1%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
56.6% → 62.1%
+5.5 pts
Median age
43.7 → 41.8
-1.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 06825 in Fairfield, CT now reports about $135,504, up from $118,567 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 06825 in Fairfield, CT adding about 990 residents over the five-year window, up 4.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 56.6% to 62.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06825 covers Fairfield, CT. The median rent here is $3,011/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,430/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,910/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($135,504/yr), ZIP 06825 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06825?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06825 (Fairfield, CT) is $3,011. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06825 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06825's median rent of $3,011/mo is $1,046 (53%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06825 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06825 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #10 out of 85 ZIPs tracked at $3,011/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06825?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $120,000/year (~$58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,011/mo in ZIP 06825. The local median household income is $135,504/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06825?

Rent in ZIP 06825 has increased 5.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 06825 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06825 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,011/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($135,504/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06825 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 06825 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.1% of ZIP 06825 households are renters, while 80.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06825 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06825 compare to the rest of Fairfield?

ZIP 06825 is more affordable than Fairfield overall. At $3,011/mo, it's $268 below the Fairfield citywide median of $3,279/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06825 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06825 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,011/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 06825's median household income ($135,504/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06825 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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