ZIP Code 06881 in Westport, CT

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Westport, Connecticut
Planning Region:Western Ct Planning Region
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:17:42 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:203 / 475
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:41.1417, -73.3585
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06881 - Westport, CT

ZIP Code 06881, Westport

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationWestern Ct County, CT
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points411 (241 businesses)
PO Boxes170
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 06880
Key Facts
  • 06881 is classified as a PO Box ZIP but isn't a standalone community. It shares the same post office location as the main Westport ZIP code (06880).
  • The ZIP maintains 170 PO Boxes serving both residents and the 241 businesses that use this address for mail.
  • One street delivery route on E Post Road handles 55 delivery points, indicating this ZIP code includes some street-addressed locations.
  • Street delivery for most Westport residents comes through 06880, while 06881 provides an alternative PO Box option at the same facility.
  • This dual-ZIP arrangement is common in established towns where the post office offers both street delivery and box service under separate designations.

PO Box Service in an Established Town

ZIP code 06881 serves Westport, Connecticut as a dedicated PO Box facility. This isn't a geographic area with its own boundaries. Instead, it provides 170 PO Boxes for residents and businesses who prefer this mail service alongside the standard street delivery offered through the neighboring 06880 ZIP code. The facility sits in Western Connecticut, serving an affluent coastal town along Long Island Sound.

Mail Service Structure

The street delivery component consists of one carrier route on E Post Road, handling 55 delivery records. There are also 241 business addresses registered to this ZIP. This arrangement is typical for established communities where the post office maintains a separate PO Box designation even though street delivery serves the same area. Residents choose between their home address in 06880 or a box in 06881, not because street delivery doesn't exist but because many prefer the security and convenience of box service.

Street Name Patterns

Single Arterial

The single street route on E Post Road suggests this ZIP designation covers a specific segment of Westport's commercial corridor, with the 55 records including units indicating multi-tenant buildings or businesses.

Nearby Areas

Old Hill Wolfpit Greens Farms Saugatuck Compo – Owenoke Historic District

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 06881 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 156 people with an annual payroll of $15,295,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:854Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:10Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$3,476,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$15,295,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:156Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 06881 is located in Western Ct Planning Region, Connecticut, within the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 14860) and Connecticut's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 916,829 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 06881. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CTSource: Census
CBSA Number:14860Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:916,829Source: Census
MSA:New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:460.73 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0983586Source: Census
Place Name:Westport Village CDP; ConnecticutSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


06883 | | 06880

Schools in ZIP Code 06881


We could not locate which school district 06881 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

King's Highway Elementary School 125 Post Rd. West
Westport, CT 06880
District: Westport School DistrictNearby
Saugatuck Elementary School 170 Riverside Ave.
Westport, CT 06880
District: Westport School DistrictNearby
Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School 1 Starlight Drive
Norwalk, CT 06851
District: Norwalk School DistrictNearby
Green's Farms School 17 Morningside Dr. South
Westport, CT 06880
District: Westport School DistrictNearby
Staples High School 70 North Ave.
Westport, CT 06880
District: Westport School DistrictNearby
Landmark Preschool 11 Burr Rd
Westport, CT 06880
District: Private SchoolNearby
Cajal Academy Inc 25 Sylvan Rd S Ste U
Westport, CT 06880
District: Private SchoolNearby
Pierrepont School 1 Sylvan Rd N
Westport, CT 06880
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 06881


Fairfield University 1073 N Benson Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824-5195
Type: Post Secondary
Connecticut State Community College Norwalk 188 Richards Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
Type: Post Secondary
Sacred Heart University 5151 Park Ave
Fairfield, CT 06825-1000
Type: Post Secondary
Paier College 84 Iranistan Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06606
Type: Post Secondary
Goodwin University - Bridgeport Campus 126 Park Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06604-5771
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Bridgeport 126 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604-5620
Type: Post Secondary

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 March 1, 2026.

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  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], 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 (CBD) [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: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov