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Staples, CT
Census-designated place in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06880.
Population
7,340
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,688
ZIP codes
1
Staples and its ZIP codes
Staples at a glance
- Staples is about 2.3 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- The median household income is $192,656, about 2 times the Connecticut median of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,165,500 (about 3.2 times the Connecticut figure) and median rent is $2,328 a month.
Local data for Staples, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Staples, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$192,656
Poverty rate
4.4%
Median home value
$1,165,500
Median rent
$2,328/mo
Homeownership
86.2%
Bachelor's or higher
73.0%
Median age
48.7
Average commute
43.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,313), Irish Americans (1,017), Polish Americans (680).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Western Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Staples.
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
$166M
2,109 loans, 16,952 jobs reported
How people get to work
Staples, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone47.8%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit10.7%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home29.7%
Average one-way commute: 43.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Staples, 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
83° / 24°F
44.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Staples, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.7%
U.S. 33.3% -11.6 pts
Diabetes
7.3%
U.S. 12.1% -4.8 pts
Smoking
6.2%
U.S. 12.8% -6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
ZIP codes in Staples
1 in or overlapping Staples. Population shown
Cities near Staples
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Westport VillageCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 1.3 |
| ColeytownCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 3.7 |
| Greens FarmsCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 3.8 |
| Old HillCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2.2 |
| CompoCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.7 |
| Poplar PlainsCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.1 |
| SouthportCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.9 |
| SaugatuckCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Mill PlainCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.5 |
| MurrayCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.5 |
| Fairfield UniversityCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.3 |
| WestonCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.5 |
| South WiltonCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.1 |
| Wilton CenterCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| NorwalkCity | 5.7 mi | 22.9 |
| PlattsvilleCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Staples, CT in?
- Staples is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Staples, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Staples include 06880.
- What is the population of Staples, CT?
- About 7,340 people live in Staples, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Staples?
- Nearby places include Westport Village (1.5 mi), Coleytown (1.6 mi), Greens Farms (2.2 mi), Old Hill (2.3 mi), Compo (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023