ZIP Code · CT

ZIP 06905

Part of Stamford, CT

Pop. 20,725·Fairfield County·16th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut

Median rent (all units)

$2,723/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

+$791

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 06905 · $2,723

More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,950

1 BR

$2,370

2 BR

$2,830

3 BR

$3,420

4 BR+

$4,060

Research median

$2,830/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

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 06905 usually run 1.5% below trend in December and 1.2% above it in June, about $74 a month apart at today's median. Based on 7 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 06905 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2019.

Past year vs. the rest of Connecticut

Rent in ZIP 06905 changed +1.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.7%.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 06905 is 45.3% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($136,757) is $3,419 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,830); a 3-bedroom is $3,420.

Rank in Stamford

1st cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Stamford.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 06905. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$32,676/yr

At $2,723/mo median

Location

CityStamford

StateCT

CountyFairfield County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.8% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06905 (Stamford, CT) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

20,725

Median income

$136,757

Median age

41.3

Renters

37.6%

Age distribution

17.9%

23.1%

28.3%

19.7%

Under 1817.9%

18–3423.1%

35–5428.3%

55–6411.1%

65+19.7%

Gender

47.7%

52.3%

Male47.7%

Female52.3%

Race & ethnicity

59.7%

12.9%

17.3%

White59.7%

Black12.9%

Hispanic17.3%

Asian8.8%

Other1.3%

Education (25+)

13.5%

19.8%

62%

No HS diploma4.7%

HS diploma13.5%

Some college19.8%

Bachelor's+62%

Housing tenure

62.4%

37.6%

Owner62.4%

Renter37.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06905 in Stamford, CT has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,921 → $2,723

up 41.7%

Income

$120,460 → $136,757

up 13.5%

Population

21,604 → 20,725

down 4.1%

Renter share

35% → 37.6%

+2.6 pts

Bachelor's+

60.3% → 62%

+1.7 pts

Median age

39.8 → 41.3

+1.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 06905 in Stamford, CT stood at $1,921 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,723, reflecting a 41.7% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $136,757 today, compared with $120,460 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 4.1% since 2021, moving from about 21,604 residents to roughly 20,725. Renters now make up 37.6% of households, compared with 35% five years ago. 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 06905 covers Stamford, CT. The median rent here is $2,723/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,830/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($136,757/yr), ZIP 06905 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06905?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $109,000/year (about $52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,723/mo in ZIP 06905. The local median household income is $136,757/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06905?

Rent in ZIP 06905 has risen 1.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2019.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 06905?

Asking rents in ZIP 06905 are usually lowest in December, about 1.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in June, about 1.2% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $74 a month. This pattern comes from 7 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 06905 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06905 is one of the pricier among Connecticut ZIP codes for rent, ranking #16 of 83 at $2,723/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 06905 changed +1.8%, against a typical +3.7% across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks.