ZIP Code · CT

ZIP 06855

Part of Norwalk, CT

Pop. 9,351·Fairfield County·11th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut

Median rent (all units)

$2,869/mo

Year-over-Year

+11.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

+$937

Reported rents

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ZIP 06855 · $2,869

More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Connecticut

Rent in ZIP 06855 changed +11.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.7%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($106,439) is $2,661 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,430); a 3-bedroom is $2,940.

Rank in Norwalk

4th cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Norwalk.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 06855. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$34,428/yr

At $2,869/mo median

Location

CityNorwalk

StateCT

CountyFairfield County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 11.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+11.6% YoY, +0.7% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 06855 covers Norwalk, CT. The median rent here is $2,869/mo as of October 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 increased 11.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $115,000/year (about $55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,869/mo in ZIP 06855. The local median household income is $106,439/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06855?

Rent in ZIP 06855 has risen 11.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 06855 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06855 is one of the pricier among Connecticut ZIP codes for rent, ranking #11 of 83 at $2,869/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 06855 changed +11.5%, against a typical +3.7% across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks.