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ZIP 06901

Part of Stamford, CT
Pop. 11,037·Fairfield County·11th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$2,999/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
+$1,034
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ZIP 06901 · $2,999
More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,920
1 BR
$2,330
2 BR
$2,780
3 BR
$3,360
4 BR+
$3,980
Research median
$2,780/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
$35,988/yr
At $2,999/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyFairfield County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.4% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06901 (Stamford, CT) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 68.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,037
Median income
$102,641
Median age
30.9
Renters
87%
Age distribution
46.9%
23.1%
Under 1811.8%
18–3446.9%
35–5423.1%
55–646.3%
65+11.9%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
49.9%
22.5%
15.6%
12.9%
White49.9%
Black22.5%
Hispanic15.6%
Asian12.9%
Education (25+)
17.3%
68.8%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma9.5%
Some college17.3%
Bachelor's+68.8%
Housing tenure
13%
87%
Owner13%
Renter87%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06901 in Stamford, CT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,373 → $2,999
up 26.4%
Income
$78,583 → $102,641
up 30.6%
Population
8,878 → 11,037
up 24.3%
Renter share
86.6% → 87%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
67.5% → 68.8%
+1.3 pts
Median age
33.6 → 30.9
-2.7 yrs

Rent in ZIP 06901 in Stamford, CT has increased 26.4% since 2021, going from about $2,373 per month to roughly $2,999 today. Household income in the area moved from $78,583 to $102,641 across the same window, up 30.6% versus 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 4.2 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 8,878 to 11,037 between 2021 and 2024, a 24.3% change. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 06901 in Stamford, CT look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06901 covers Stamford, CT. The median rent here is $2,999/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,780/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($102,641/yr), ZIP 06901 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 06901?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06901 (Stamford, CT) is $2,999. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06901 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06901's median rent of $2,999/mo is $1,034 (53%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06901 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06901 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #11 out of 85 ZIPs tracked at $2,999/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06901?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $120,000/year (~$58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,999/mo in ZIP 06901. The local median household income is $102,641/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06901?

Rent in ZIP 06901 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.4% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 06901 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06901 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,999/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($102,641/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06901 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 06901 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 87% of ZIP 06901 households are renters, while 13% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 06901 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 06901 compare to the rest of Stamford?

ZIP 06901 is pricier than Stamford as a whole. At $2,999/mo, it's $45 above the Stamford citywide median of $2,954/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06901 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06901 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,999/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 06901's median household income ($102,641/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06901 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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