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Noroton, CT
Census-designated place in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06820.
Population
5,539
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,068
ZIP codes
1
Noroton and its ZIP codes
Noroton at a glance
- Noroton is about 4.1 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,620,000 (about 4.4 times the Connecticut figure) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Noroton, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Noroton, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$1,620,000
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
71.5%
Bachelor's or higher
82.6%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
43.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (963), German Americans (609), Italian Americans (364).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Western Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Noroton.
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
How people get to work
Noroton, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone40.0%
- Carpooled2.1%
- Public transit23.1%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home31.9%
Average one-way commute: 43.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Noroton, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
85° / 22°F
51.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Noroton, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.9%
U.S. 33.3% -11.4 pts
Diabetes
7.0%
U.S. 12.1% -5.1 pts
Smoking
6.1%
U.S. 12.8% -6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
ZIP codes in Noroton
1 in or overlapping Noroton. Population shown
Cities near Noroton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TokenekeCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Noroton HeightsCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Darien DowntownCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Old GreenwichCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2 |
| StamfordCity | 4.3 mi | 37.6 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.4 |
| NorwalkCity | 5.1 mi | 22.9 |
| Cos CobCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.2 |
| New CanaanCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.5 |
| Indian FieldCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.9 |
| GreenwichCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 4.8 |
| SaugatuckCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.9 |
| Rock RidgeCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
| CompoCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.7 |
| Old HillCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 2.2 |
| South WiltonCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Noroton, CT in?
- Noroton is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Noroton, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Noroton include 06820.
- What is the population of Noroton, CT?
- About 5,539 people live in Noroton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Noroton?
- Nearby places include Tokeneke (0.9 mi), Noroton Heights (1.3 mi), Darien Downtown (1.8 mi), Old Greenwich (4.3 mi), Stamford (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023