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ZIP 06855

Part of Norwalk, CT
Pop. 9,351·Fairfield County·15th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$2,798/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
+$833
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ZIP 06855 · $2,798
More expensive than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,680
1 BR
$2,030
2 BR
$2,430
3 BR
$2,940
4 BR+
$3,480
Research median
$2,430/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
$33,576/yr
At $2,798/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyFairfield County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 5.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.0% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06855 (Norwalk, CT) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 41.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,351
Median income
$106,439
Median age
39.6
Renters
42.9%
Age distribution
17.6%
22.8%
27.4%
15.2%
17%
Under 1817.6%
18–3422.8%
35–5427.4%
55–6415.2%
65+17%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
51.6%
15.8%
22.5%
White51.6%
Black15.8%
Hispanic22.5%
Asian5.5%
Other4.7%
Education (25+)
13.3%
23%
22.7%
41.1%
No HS diploma13.3%
HS diploma23%
Some college22.7%
Bachelor's+41.1%
Housing tenure
57.1%
42.9%
Owner57.1%
Renter42.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06855 in Norwalk, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$86,316 → $106,439
up 23.3%
Population
8,449 → 9,351
up 10.7%
Renter share
48% → 42.9%
-5.1 pts
Bachelor's+
39.5% → 41.1%
+1.6 pts
Median age
45 → 39.6
-5.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $86,316 in 2021 to $106,439 more recently. The population has grown by 10.7% since 2021, moving from about 8,449 residents to roughly 9,351. Renters now make up 42.9% of households, compared with 48% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06855 covers Norwalk, CT. The median rent here is $2,798/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,430/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($106,439/yr), ZIP 06855 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06855?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06855 (Norwalk, CT) is $2,798. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06855 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06855's median rent of $2,798/mo is $833 (42%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06855 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06855 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #15 out of 85 ZIPs tracked at $2,798/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06855?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $112,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,798/mo in ZIP 06855. The local median household income is $106,439/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06855?

Rent in ZIP 06855 has decreased 5.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 06855 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06855 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,798/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($106,439/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06855 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 06855 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.9% of ZIP 06855 households are renters, while 57.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06855 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06855 compare to the rest of Norwalk?

ZIP 06855 is pricier than Norwalk as a whole. At $2,798/mo, it's $80 above the Norwalk citywide median of $2,718/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06855 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06855 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,798/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 06855's median household income ($106,439/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06855 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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