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ZIP 06902

Part of Stamford, CT
Pop. 73,392·Fairfield County·9th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$3,028/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
+$1,063
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 06902 · $3,028
More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,990
1 BR
$2,420
2 BR
$2,890
3 BR
$3,490
4 BR+
$4,140
Research median
$2,890/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
$36,336/yr
At $3,028/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyFairfield County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.4% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06902 (Stamford, CT) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 43% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
73,392
Median income
$94,843
Median age
37.7
Renters
57.8%
Age distribution
18.5%
27.4%
27.2%
12.2%
14.7%
Under 1818.5%
18–3427.4%
35–5427.2%
55–6412.2%
65+14.7%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
36.3%
21.5%
36.3%
White36.3%
Black21.5%
Hispanic36.3%
Asian7.5%
Education (25+)
15.9%
21.4%
19.6%
43%
No HS diploma15.9%
HS diploma21.4%
Some college19.6%
Bachelor's+43%
Housing tenure
42.2%
57.8%
Owner42.2%
Renter57.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06902 in Stamford, CT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,280 → $3,028
up 32.8%
Income
$85,057 → $94,843
up 11.5%
Population
69,523 → 73,392
up 5.6%
Renter share
60% → 57.8%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
44.8% → 43%
-1.8 pts
Median age
36.1 → 37.7
+1.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 06902 in Stamford, CT paid around $2,280 a month. That figure now sits near $3,028, up 32.8% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $94,843 today, compared with $85,057 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 06902 in Stamford, CT adding about 3,869 residents over the five-year window, up 5.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 60% to 57.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06902 covers Stamford, CT. The median rent here is $3,028/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,890/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($94,843/yr), ZIP 06902 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06902?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06902 (Stamford, CT) is $3,028. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06902 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06902's median rent of $3,028/mo is $1,063 (54%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06902 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06902 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #9 out of 85 ZIPs tracked at $3,028/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06902?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $121,000/year (~$58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,028/mo in ZIP 06902. The local median household income is $94,843/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06902?

Rent in ZIP 06902 has increased 6.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 06902 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06902 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,028/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($94,843/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06902 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 06902 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.8% of ZIP 06902 households are renters, while 42.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 06902 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 06902 compare to the rest of Stamford?

ZIP 06902 is pricier than Stamford as a whole. At $3,028/mo, it's $74 above the Stamford citywide median of $2,954/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06902 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06902 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $3,028/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 06902's median household income ($94,843/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06902 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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