| Official Zip Code Name | Norwalk |
| Zip Code State | Connecticut |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Fairfield |
| Area Code | 203 / 475 |
| Current Population: | 18078 |
| Racial Majority: | White 63.3% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Hispanic 45.9% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5.3% |
| Median Household Income | $79122 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $90610 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 24.7 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 89 - 200 ft. |
| Area | 7 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 41.12742600, -73.44305500 |
The current unemployment level in 06850 is 5.3% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 5.2% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 6.1% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 4.8%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 06850 increased to 18078 from 17593 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 06850 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 06850 public schools is Hispanic. 56.9% of students in 06850 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12428 | 63.3% | 10974 | +13% |
| Black Or African American | 2522 | 12.85% | 1886 | +34% |
| Hispanic | 2948 | 15.02% | 3704 | -20% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 31 | 0.16% | 20 | +55% |
| Asian | 1205 | 6.14% | 1133 | +6% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 6 | -100% |
| Other Race | 60 | 1.62% | 60 | +430% |
| Two Or More Races | 295 | 0.92% | 295 | -39% |
| White | 28.7% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 17.8% |
| Hispanic | 45.9% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18078 | 17593 |
| Male Population | 48.80% | |
| Female Population | 51.20% | |
| Total Households | 7119 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 56.9% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 50.0% |
| Median Household Income | $79122 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 28.50% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 32.60% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 38.90% |
| 06850 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Connecticut District 4 | Jim Himes | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Connecticut Congressional Districts | ||
| 06820 - Darien |
| 06851 - Norwalk |
| 06840 - New Canaan |
| 06855 - Norwalk |
| 06854 - Norwalk |
| 06897 - Wilton |
| Norwalk, CT |
Zip Code 06850 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 19 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 47 | 57 | 63 | 61 | 53 | 41 | 34 | 25 | 41 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 37 | 40 | 49 | 60 | 70 | 79 | 84 | 82 | 75 | 64 | 53 | 42 | 61 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.22 | 3.08 | 4.39 | 4.38 | 4.53 | 4.02 | 3.94 | 3.99 | 4.51 | 4.04 | 4.21 | 3.99 | 49.29 |
| Central Norwalk |
| Broad River |
| Springhil |