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Norwalk, CT

City in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06850, 06851, 06853, 06854, 06855.

Population

92,187

Land area

22.9sq mi

People per sq mi

4,028

ZIP codes

5

Norwalk and its ZIP codes

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Norwalk at a glance

  • Norwalk is about 5.4 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
  • It is the 6th most populous of 214 cities and towns in Connecticut.
  • Households here earn a median of $107,616 a year, 12% more than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $558,000 (52% above Connecticut) and median rent is $2,073 a month.

Local data for Norwalk, CT

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Norwalk, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$107,616

Poverty rate

9.1%

Median home value

$558,000

Median rent

$2,073/mo

Homeownership

55.6%

Bachelor's or higher

44.8%

Median age

40.6

Average commute

27.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (11,315), Irish Americans (10,219), German Americans (6,033).

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 Norwalk.

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

$351M

4,146 loans, 33,271 jobs reported

Western Connecticut Planning Region economyPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone64.8%
  • Carpooled8.1%
  • Public transit7.3%
  • Walked2.9%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home15.1%

Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Norwalk, 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

85° / 22°F

51.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Norwalk, CT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.7%

U.S. 33.3% -6.6 pts

Diabetes

9.3%

U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts

Smoking

9.4%

U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.7%

U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts

ZIP codes in Norwalk

5 in or overlapping Norwalk. Population shown

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Cities near Norwalk

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SaugatuckCensus-designated place3 mi1.9
Darien DowntownCensus-designated place3.3 mi0.8
Old HillCensus-designated place3.5 mi2.2
New CanaanCensus-designated place3.7 mi1.5
CompoCensus-designated place4 mi1.7
South WiltonCensus-designated place4 mi1.1
Westport VillageCensus-designated place4.2 mi1.3
Noroton HeightsCensus-designated place4.5 mi0.9
TokenekeCensus-designated place4.6 mi2.3
Poplar PlainsCensus-designated place5 mi1.1
NorotonCensus-designated place5.1 mi1.8
Wilton CenterCensus-designated place5.4 mi1
Greens FarmsCensus-designated place5.6 mi3.8
StaplesCensus-designated place5.7 mi4.3
ColeytownCensus-designated place6 mi3.7
WestonCensus-designated place6.7 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Norwalk, CT in?
Norwalk is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What ZIP codes are in Norwalk, CT?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Norwalk include 06850, 06851, 06853, 06854, 06855.
What is the population of Norwalk, CT?
About 92,187 people live in Norwalk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Norwalk?
Nearby places include Saugatuck (3 mi), Darien Downtown (3.3 mi), Old Hill (3.5 mi), New Canaan (3.7 mi), Compo (4 mi).

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