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ZIP 06906

Part of Stamford, CT
Pop. 9,199·Fairfield County·24th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$2,554/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
+$589
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 06906 · $2,554
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,830
1 BR
$2,230
2 BR
$2,660
3 BR
$3,220
4 BR+
$3,810
Research median
$2,660/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
$30,648/yr
At $2,554/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyFairfield County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06906 (Stamford, CT) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 43.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,199
Median income
$93,675
Median age
37.7
Renters
44.5%
Age distribution
24.5%
21.5%
24.1%
13.5%
16.4%
Under 1824.5%
18–3421.5%
35–5424.1%
55–6413.5%
65+16.4%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
48.9%
37.9%
White48.9%
Black11.8%
Hispanic37.9%
Asian3.4%
Education (25+)
15.8%
21.5%
18.8%
43.9%
No HS diploma15.8%
HS diploma21.5%
Some college18.8%
Bachelor's+43.9%
Housing tenure
55.5%
44.5%
Owner55.5%
Renter44.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06906 in Stamford, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$95,341 → $93,675
down 1.7%
Population
10,847 → 9,199
down 15.2%
Renter share
48.9% → 44.5%
-4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
42.7% → 43.9%
+1.2 pts
Median age
37.1 → 37.7
+0.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 06906 in Stamford, CT now reports about $93,675, up from $95,341 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 06906 in Stamford, CT losing about 1,648 residents over the five-year window, down 15.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 48.9% to 44.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06906 covers Stamford, CT. The median rent here is $2,554/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,660/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($93,675/yr), ZIP 06906 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06906?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06906 (Stamford, CT) is $2,554. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06906 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06906's median rent of $2,554/mo is $589 (30%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06906 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06906 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #24 out of 85 ZIPs tracked at $2,554/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06906?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,554/mo in ZIP 06906. The local median household income is $93,675/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06906?

Rent in ZIP 06906 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 06906 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06906 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,554/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($93,675/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06906 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 06906 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.5% of ZIP 06906 households are renters, while 55.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06906 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06906 compare to the rest of Stamford?

ZIP 06906 is more affordable than Stamford overall. At $2,554/mo, it's $400 below the Stamford citywide median of $2,954/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06906 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06906 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,554/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 06906's median household income ($93,675/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06906 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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