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ZIP 06851

Part of Norwalk, CT
Pop. 27,865·Fairfield County·16th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$2,714/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
+4.6%
vs US Median
+$749
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ZIP 06851 · $2,714
More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,680
1 BR
$2,040
2 BR
$2,440
3 BR
$2,950
4 BR+
$3,500
Research median
$2,440/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
$32,568/yr
At $2,714/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyFairfield County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, +4.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06851 (Norwalk, CT) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 46.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,865
Median income
$111,341
Median age
43.2
Renters
38.4%
Age distribution
16.4%
21%
27.9%
15.1%
19.6%
Under 1816.4%
18–3421%
35–5427.9%
55–6415.1%
65+19.6%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
52.2%
13.9%
28.6%
White52.2%
Black13.9%
Hispanic28.6%
Asian4.5%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
21.9%
22.6%
46.4%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma21.9%
Some college22.6%
Bachelor's+46.4%
Housing tenure
61.6%
38.4%
Owner61.6%
Renter38.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06851 in Norwalk, CT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,092 → $2,714
up 29.7%
Income
$96,522 → $111,341
up 15.4%
Population
28,756 → 27,865
down 3.1%
Renter share
36.6% → 38.4%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
42.7% → 46.4%
+3.7 pts
Median age
42.6 → 43.2
+0.6 yrs

Rent in ZIP 06851 in Norwalk, CT has climbed 29.7% since 2021, going from about $2,092 per month to roughly $2,714 today. Median household income grew from $96,522 to $111,341 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.4% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 14.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 28,756 to 27,865 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.1% change. About 38.4% of households rent today, against 36.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 42.7% to 46.4%. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 06851 in Norwalk, 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 06851 covers Norwalk, CT. The median rent here is $2,714/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,440/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($111,341/yr), ZIP 06851 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06851?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06851 (Norwalk, CT) is $2,714. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06851 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06851's median rent of $2,714/mo is $749 (38%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06851 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06851 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #16 out of 85 ZIPs tracked at $2,714/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06851?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $109,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,714/mo in ZIP 06851. The local median household income is $111,341/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06851?

Rent in ZIP 06851 has increased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 06851 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06851 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,714/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($111,341/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06851 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 06851 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.4% of ZIP 06851 households are renters, while 61.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06851 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06851 compare to the rest of Norwalk?

ZIP 06851 is more affordable than Norwalk overall. At $2,714/mo, it's $4 below the Norwalk citywide median of $2,718/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06851 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06851 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,714/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 06851's median household income ($111,341/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06851 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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