ZIP Code · CT

ZIP 06830

Pop. 24,880·Fairfield County·4th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$4,215/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
+$2,283
Reported rents
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ZIP 06830 · $4,215
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,970
1 BR
$2,390
2 BR
$2,860
3 BR
$3,460
4 BR+
$4,100
Research median
$2,860/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

November. Asking rents in ZIP 06830 usually run 1.4% below trend in November and 1.3% above it in August, about $114 a month apart at today's median. Based on 8 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 06830 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2017.

Past year vs. the rest of Connecticut

Rent in ZIP 06830 changed +8.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.7%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 06830 rose 44% while median household income rose 22.4% ($119,838 to $146,654). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 06830 is 59.9% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 8 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($146,654) is $3,666 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($3,460); a 4-bedroom is $4,100.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 10573, 3 miles away, rents for 25% less ($3,169/mo), about $12,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 06830. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$50,580/yr
At $4,215/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyFairfield County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.0% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06830 (Greenwich, CT) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 67.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,880
Median income
$146,654
Median age
43.6
Renters
42.6%
Age distribution
23.1%
17.3%
24.8%
14.9%
19.8%
Under 1823.1%
18–3417.3%
35–5424.8%
55–6414.9%
65+19.8%
Gender
46%
54%
Male46%
Female54%
Race & ethnicity
66.4%
18.1%
White66.4%
Black4.6%
Hispanic18.1%
Asian5.9%
Other5%
Education (25+)
13%
13.6%
67.9%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma13%
Some college13.6%
Bachelor's+67.9%
Housing tenure
57.4%
42.6%
Owner57.4%
Renter42.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06830 in Greenwich, CT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,957 → $4,215
up 42.5%
Income
$134,201 → $146,654
up 9.3%
Population
24,788 → 24,880
up 0.4%
Renter share
45.3% → 42.6%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
65.6% → 67.9%
+2.3 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 06830 in Greenwich, CT paid around $2,957 a month. That figure now sits near $4,215, up 42.5% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $134,201 in 2021 to $146,654 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 45.3% to 42.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 65.6% to 67.9% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 06830 in Greenwich, CT market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 06830 covers Greenwich, CT. The median rent here is $4,215/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,860/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($146,654/yr), ZIP 06830 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06830?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $169,000/year (about $81/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,215/mo in ZIP 06830. The local median household income is $146,654/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06830?

Rent in ZIP 06830 has risen 8.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2017.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 06830?

Asking rents in ZIP 06830 are usually lowest in November, about 1.4% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 1.3% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $114 a month. This pattern comes from 8 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 06830?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 06830 rose 44% while median household income rose 22.4%, from $119,838 to $146,654. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 06830 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06830 is one of the pricier among Connecticut ZIP codes for rent, ranking #4 of 83 at $4,215/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 06830 changed +8.0%, against a typical +3.7% across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 06830 compare to the rest of Greenwich?

At $4,215/mo, ZIP 06830 is $1,713 below the Greenwich citywide median of $5,928/mo.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $4,215/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 06830's median household income ($146,654/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06830 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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