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U.S. ZIP Code · CT06606

Fairfield County

Typical home value

$392,051[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.6%
5-year / yr
+8.5%
10-year / yr
+9.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+38.0%
vs metro
vs state
-9.8%
ZIP 06606 location in CT
Location of ZIP 06606 in CT

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 06606 is worth $392,051. Over the past year, values have risen 4.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,404 a month — a 7.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.1%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,404[2]
Gross yield
7.4%[2]
Cap rate
4.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
2.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$8,052[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Fairfield County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
[4]
Riverine flood
Coastal flood
Wildfire
Drought
Heat wave
Hurricane
Tornado
Earthquake
Winter weather

#Who lives here

Population
49,308[3]
Median household income
$73,372[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Fairfield County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
[5]
Moved in
Moved out

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
13
Elementary
8
Middle
0
High
4
  • Central High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Bridgeport School District

    1,704 students

  • Blackham School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Bridgeport School District

    1,046 students

  • Read School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Bridgeport School District

    793 students

  • John Winthrop School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Bridgeport School District

    601 students

  • Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Bridgeport School District

    482 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield7.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.4%
Annual rent$28,846

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,982
Loan principal$313,641
Down payment$78,410
Total interest paid$400,031

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.24
Monthly cost to own$2,979
Monthly rent$2,404

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 06606?
The typical home in 06606 is worth $392,051, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 06606?
Home values in 06606 are up 4.6% over the past year, and up 8.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 06606?
A typical home in 06606 rents for about $2,404 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 06606?
The effective property tax rate in 06606 is 2.1% — roughly $8,052 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 06606?
ZIP code 06606 has a population of 49,308 and a median household income of $73,372.

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