ZIP Code 06824 — Murray CDP, CT Demographics & Data

ZIP code 06824 covers Murray, CT in Fairfield County with a population of about 36,868.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 38.7 (near the U.S. median).

It sits in telephone area codes 203, 475; U.S. House district CT-4; the NEW YORK media market.

Murray, CT sits in a university / college context (near fairfield university (1.7 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Median household income in ZIP 06824 is about $193,149 — about 157% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 4.2%; unemployment rate near 6.8%; 77.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 43.5 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Finance and insurance, Professional services, and Education; about 26.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.8 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $827,200 — about 138% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $2,075 (about 78% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 84.5% (about 19.1 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 06824 in Murray, CT, a household would need roughly $228,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $5,314. That is about 18% above the local median household income ($193,149), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Murray CDP, CT show little to no average snow and around 44.1 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,035 for ZIP 06824 (Murray CDP, 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.