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Stepney, CT
Census-designated place in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06468.
Population
3,979
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
592
ZIP codes
1
Stepney and its ZIP codes
Stepney at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $153,966 a year, 61% more than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $475,800 (30% above Connecticut) and median rent is $2,750 a month.
Local data for Stepney, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stepney, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$153,966
Poverty rate
0.8%
Median home value
$475,800
Median rent
$2,750/mo
Homeownership
96.4%
Bachelor's or higher
54.2%
Median age
47.1
Average commute
37.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (861), Irish Americans (827), German Americans (365).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region. PPP loans are for Stepney.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$77,993
115,621 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$106,897
BEA, 2024
How people get to work
Stepney, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit3.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 37.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stepney, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
644
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
3,901
4.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 18°F
52.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stepney, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.7%
U.S. 33.3% -10.6 pts
Diabetes
7.3%
U.S. 12.1% -4.8 pts
Smoking
6.9%
U.S. 12.8% -5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
ZIP codes in Stepney
1 in or overlapping Stepney. Population shown
Cities near Stepney
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BotsfordCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.8 |
| TashuaCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 3.7 |
| Long HillCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 3.2 |
| East VillageCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Daniels FarmCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 4.9 |
| DodgingtownCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Redding CenterCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Sandy HookCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 16.1 |
| SheltonCity | 6.6 mi | 30.6 |
| NewtownBorough | 6.6 mi | 2.3 |
| PlattsvilleCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1 |
| Trumbull CenterCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 5.7 |
| Sacred Heart UniversityCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.1 |
| BethelCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 6.2 |
| HawleyvilleCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.5 |
| MurrayCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stepney, CT in?
- Stepney is in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Stepney, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Stepney include 06468.
- What is the population of Stepney, CT?
- About 3,979 people live in Stepney, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stepney?
- Nearby places include Botsford (2.5 mi), Tashua (3.6 mi), Long Hill (4.3 mi), East Village (4.6 mi), Daniels Farm (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023