Danbury city, CT

ZIP 06810 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Danbury city, CT (06810)

Median Income

$74,373

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+3,045

Wealth inflow

Population

55,179

Unemployment

7.0%

3.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 3,045 for ZIP 06810 (Danbury city, CT) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

7.0%+91% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.6%-74% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

13.3%+14% vs US avg

1,770

Establishments

35,732

Employees

~20 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction11.8%
Manufacturing9.1%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Retail trade10.0%
Transportation, utilities7.0%
Information1.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.7%
Professional, scientific, management15.5%
Education, health care, social22.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.6%
Other services6.2%
Public administration1.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 06810 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 4.9%, median income fell 1.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 6.1%.

Median Income

$74,373

-1% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate