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Danbury, CT

City in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06810, 06811.

Population

87,263

Land area

42sq mi

People per sq mi

2,076

ZIP codes

2

Danbury and its ZIP codes

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Danbury at a glance

  • Danbury is about 2.8 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
  • It is the 7th most populous of 214 cities and towns in Connecticut.
  • Households here earn a median of $83,393 a year, 13% less than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $411,200 (12% above Connecticut) and median rent is $1,846 a month.

Local data for Danbury, CT

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Danbury, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$83,393

Poverty rate

11.7%

Median home value

$411,200

Median rent

$1,846/mo

Homeownership

53.8%

Bachelor's or higher

34.0%

Median age

40.6

Average commute

29.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Ecuadorian Americans (9,851), Italian Americans (9,275), Irish Americans (6,800).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Western Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Danbury.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$135,554

289,915 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$165,513

BEA, 2024

PPP loans

$259M

2,661 loans, 26,481 jobs reported

Western Connecticut Planning Region economyPPP loans

How people get to work

Danbury, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone66.2%
  • Carpooled15.4%
  • Public transit2.3%
  • Walked1.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
  • Worked from home12.7%

Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Danbury, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

1,793

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

5,431

3.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 18°F

48.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Danbury, CT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

27.3%

U.S. 33.3% -6.0 pts

Diabetes

9.6%

U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts

Smoking

11.3%

U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

15.6%

U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts

ZIP codes in Danbury

2 in or overlapping Danbury. Population shown

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Cities near Danbury

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
RidgeburyCensus-designated place3.7 mi5.5
BethelCensus-designated place3.8 mi6.2
Lakes WestCensus-designated place4.5 mi1.3
Lakes EastCensus-designated place4.5 mi0.9
Taylor CornersCensus-designated place4.5 mi0.5
Route 7 GatewayCensus-designated place5.1 mi0.7
Kellogg PointCensus-designated place5.3 mi0
Peach Lake, NYCensus-designated place5.5 mi2.3
Ball PondCensus-designated place5.5 mi1.1
Bigelow CornersCensus-designated place5.7 mi0.7
Candlewood OrchardsCensus-designated place5.7 mi0.3
Mamanasco LakeCensus-designated place5.8 mi0.4
Candlewood IsleCensus-designated place5.9 mi0.4
Candlewood KnollsCensus-designated place5.9 mi0.2
Candlewood ShoresCensus-designated place6.4 mi0.2
DodgingtownCensus-designated place6.5 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Danbury, CT in?
Danbury is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What ZIP codes are in Danbury, CT?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Danbury include 06810, 06811.
What is the population of Danbury, CT?
About 87,263 people live in Danbury, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Danbury?
Nearby places include Ridgebury (3.7 mi), Bethel (3.8 mi), Lakes West (4.5 mi), Lakes East (4.5 mi), Taylor Corners (4.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023