The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Old Greenwich, CT

06870 is the only ZIP Code for Old Greenwich, CT

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Data Last Updated: June 1, 2026
ZIP Code:06870 (Standard)
Planning Region:Western Ct Planning Region, CT
Area Codes:203,475
Time Zone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:00:00 AM
Population:6,962 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT [Learn More]
Coordinates:41.0332, -73.5685
Land Area:2.27 sq miles (ZIP Code)
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Old Greenwich, CT has 1 ZIP Code


ZIP CodeTypePopulationPop% of Population% of PopAlias Names
06870Standard7,720100.00%
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Population & Demographics


Old Greenwich, CT has 7,903 residents, with an average household size of 3.0. The gender split is 47.9% male and 52.1% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (9.5%) and 35-39 (4.6%). By race, White and Some Other Race are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 7.6%. Those born outside the United States make up 19.3% (higher than the Nation).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:7,720
Total Households:2,634
Total Housing Units:2,801
Average Household Size:2.92
Average Family Size:2.54

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:6,962
Total Households:2,285
Total Housing Units:2,440
Average Household Size:3.03
Average Family Size:2.54

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


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Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--7,1437,2687,1797,0717,3867,6627,5187,5067,6427,8317,9078,0967,903
Decennial Census7,316------------------7,720------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 41.7

Male Median Age: 40.9

Female Median Age: 42.2

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Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male227338395271175102110190265306307297227198110977062
Female22332437430719293107231289317346305266203157808178
Total450662769578367195217421554623653602493401267177151140
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


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White:6,12681.98%
Black:610.82%
Hispanic:*5437.27%
Asian:6108.16%
American Indian:110.15%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:1221.63%
Total:7,473100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


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GenderCountPercentageMedian Age
Males:3,74748.54%40.9 years
Females:3,97351.46%42.2 years
Total:7,720100%41.7 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:5,99075.79%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2873.63%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:7209.11%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:90620.57%
Total Population:7,903100%
Total Native Population:6,27779.43%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,62620.57%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


ZIP Codes in Old Greenwich, CT have an average household income of $227,727 (much higher than the State by 142.9%, and much higher than the Nation by 190.0%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($250,001 vs $73,182). Employment participation is lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is lower than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


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Income Type2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$191,705$188,438$176,169$190,208$191,176$209,375$217,361$220,642$215,850$217,778$222,649$215,000$227,727
Median Family Income$250,001$234,141$240,469$250,001$230,577$248,445$250,001$250,001$250,001$250,001$250,001$250,001$250,001
Median NonFamily Income$71,458$52,708$53,500$51,290$50,714$51,417$54,063$72,083$79,427$80,949$83,364$89,135$73,182
Median Male Income$232,097$221,375$219,375$209,276$201,481$203,510$207,900$209,500$208,281$216,982$222,917$231,324$241,932
Median Female Income$82,132$95,114$103,500$103,906$90,515$92,955$94,327$94,722$96,078$106,971$115,101$115,268$122,782
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


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Employed:3,35460.71%
Unemployed:1482.68%
Not In Labor Force:2,02336.62%
Total:5,525100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:2,41371.94%
Service:1634.86%
Sales and Office:66019.68%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:401.19%
Production, transportation, and material moving:782.33%
Total Civilian Employed Population:3,354100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In Old Greenwich, CT, the median home value is $1,579,200 - much higher than the State by 360.1%, and up $93,900 (6.3%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $3,501 per month - much higher than the State by 144.7%, and up $1,302 (59.2%) since 2020. Most renters in Old Greenwich pay $2,000+ (88.8%). About 9.5% pay under $1,000 and 88.8% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much lower than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.4% (68.4% have a mortgage) and renters make up 14.6% - owners are much higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$1,000,001$1,000,001$1,000,001$1,000,001$1,368,000$1,413,900$1,385,400$1,458,300$1,448,700$1,485,300$1,372,000$1,566,400$1,579,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:122.47%
$500 to $999:163.30%
$1,000 to $1,499:377.63%
$1,500 to $1,999:51.03%
$2,000 to $2,499:6814.02%
$2,500 to $2,999:5411.13%
$3,000 or more:25051.55%
No Rent:438.87%
Total:485100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$2,001$2,001$1,930$1,977$2,369$2,390$2,328$2,430$2,170$2,199$2,271$3,501$3,501
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,52655.98%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):71526.23%
Renter Occupied:48517.79%
Total Occupied Housing Units:2,726100%

Occupied Housing Units:2,72694.10%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1715.90%
Total Housing Units:2,897100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


84.3% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well above the state rate (41.9%) and well above the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 98.8%, which is above the state rate (91.3%). The share of people in poverty is 2.0%, which is below the state rate (6.8%) and below the national rate (8.7%), about the same as 2011 and down 1.7 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:170.35%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:340.71%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):3737.77%
Some college, no degree:2595.39%
Associate's degree:1212.52%
Bachelor's degree:2,07243.14%
Graduate or professional degree:1,92740.12%
Total:4,803100%
High school graduate or higher:4,75298.94%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3,99983.26%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:6,84180.83%
Public Insurance:1,50217.75%
No Insurance:1201.42%
Total:8,463100%
Has Health Insurance:8,34398.58%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%2.0%1.9%3.1%3.5%3.7%3.1%3.7%2.3%1.6%1.9%2.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:37514.61%
Kindergarten:2439.47%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,13344.14%
High school (grades 9-12):59723.26%
College or graduate school:2198.53%
Total:2,567100%
Early Childhood:61824.07%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,97376.86%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


Old Greenwich supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 242 business establishments, employing about 2,476 people with an annual payroll of $448,441,000. USPS data shows 2,795 residential mailboxes and 208 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:2,795Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:208Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3,211Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,311Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:319Source: USPS
# of Businesses:242Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$154,888,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$448,441,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:2,476Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications


Old Greenwich, CT is located in Western Ct Planning Region, within the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 14860) and Connecticut's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 947,528 people, about 0.8% of whom live in Old Greenwich. ZIP Codes here cover 2.267 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.483 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CTSource: Census
CBSA Number:14860Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:947,528Source: Census
MSA:New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PASource: Census
PMSA:Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSASource: Census
Land Area:2.267 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.483 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):04Source: USPS
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:56900Source: Census
Place Name:Old Greenwich CDP; ConnecticutSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Old Greenwich, CT


  1. Riverside, CT~0.7 miles
  2. Stamford, CT~1.2 miles
  3. Cos Cob, CT~2.1 miles
  4. Greenwich, CT~3.0 miles
  5. Darien, CT~5.4 miles
  6. Port Chester, NY~5.8 miles
  7. Norwalk, CT~7.3 miles
  8. Rye, NY~7.5 miles
  9. Purchase, NY~7.8 miles
  10. West Harrison, NY~8.5 miles
  11. Bayville, NY~8.7 miles
  12. Harrison, NY~8.8 miles
  13. White Plains, NY~9.3 miles
  14. New Canaan, CT~9.6 miles
  15. Armonk, NY~9.7 miles
  16. Mill Neck, NY~10.4 miles
  17. Mamaroneck, NY~10.4 miles
  18. Locust Valley, NY~10.9 miles
  19. Oyster Bay, NY~11.1 miles
  20. Bedford, NY~11.2 miles

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on June 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 6/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 6/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 6/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov