Norwalk city, CT

ZIP 06854 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Norwalk city, CT (06854)

Median Income

$86,399

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,753

Wealth inflow

Population

31,753

Unemployment

5.3%

1.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,753 for ZIP 06854 (Norwalk 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

5.3%+44% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.9%-85% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

13.9%+19% vs US avg

915

Establishments

15,609

Employees

~17 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.3%
Construction10.3%
Manufacturing5.3%
Wholesale trade2.5%
Retail trade11.6%
Transportation, utilities4.1%
Information2.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.8%
Professional, scientific, management14.2%
Education, health care, social22.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services14.0%
Other services5.1%
Public administration0.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 06854 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 6.2%, median income fell 1.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 0.4%.

Median Income

$86,399

+15% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate