ZIP Code · CT

ZIP 06880

Part of Westport, CT

Pop. 27,583·Fairfield County·3rd most expensive ZIP in Connecticut

Median rent (all units)

$5,578/mo

Year-over-Year

+12.8%

Month-over-Month

+2.6%

vs US Median

+$3,646

Reported rents

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ZIP 06880 · $5,578

More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,900

1 BR

$2,300

2 BR

$2,750

3 BR

$3,330

4 BR+

$3,940

Research median

$2,750/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

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 06880 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Connecticut

Rent in ZIP 06880 changed +12.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.7%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($250,001) is $6,250 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($3,940).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 06851, 3 miles away, rents for 53% less ($2,645/mo), about $35,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 06880. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$66,936/yr

At $5,578/mo median

Location

CityWestport

StateCT

CountyFairfield County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 12.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+12.8% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06880 (Westport, CT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 79.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

27,583

Median income

$250,001

Median age

45.4

Renters

11.2%

Age distribution

28%

26.3%

16.5%

18.4%

Under 1828%

18–3410.8%

35–5426.3%

55–6416.5%

65+18.4%

Gender

49.5%

50.5%

Male49.5%

Female50.5%

Race & ethnicity

79.6%

White79.6%

Black1.8%

Hispanic8.9%

Asian5.7%

Other4.1%

Education (25+)

79.9%

No HS diploma2.1%

HS diploma7.9%

Some college10.1%

Bachelor's+79.9%

Housing tenure

88.8%

Owner88.8%

Renter11.2%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 06880 in Westport, CT has changed in 5 years

Rent

$4,230 → $5,578

up 31.9%

Income

$236,892 → $250,001

up 5.5%

Population

27,242 → 27,583

up 1.3%

Renter share

12% → 11.2%

-0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

79.3% → 79.9%

+0.6 pts

Median age

46.2 → 45.4

-0.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 06880 in Westport, CT has shifted from $4,230 to $5,578, up 31.9% since 2023. Census figures show median household income at $250,001 today, compared with $236,892 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 06880 in Westport, CT adding about 341 residents over the five-year window, up 1.3% on net. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 06880 covers Westport, CT. The median rent here is $5,578/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,750/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($250,001/yr), ZIP 06880 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06880?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $223,000/year (about $107/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $5,578/mo in ZIP 06880. The local median household income is $250,001/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06880?

Rent in ZIP 06880 has risen 12.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2022.

How does ZIP 06880 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06880 is one of the pricier among Connecticut ZIP codes for rent, ranking #3 of 83 at $5,578/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 06880 changed +12.8%, against a typical +3.7% across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks.