ZIP Code 06903 in Stamford, CT

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Stamford, Connecticut
Planning Region:Western Ct Planning Region
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:02:31 PM
Population:14,405 [See All]
Area Code:203
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:41.1362, -73.5741
Land Area:17.396 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 06903 has 14,405 residents and 5,051 households (average 2.82 persons per household). The median age is 48.3 years, significantly older than the state (41.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.2% male and 50.8% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (79.0%, much higher than the state average of 66.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:14,405Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:13,630Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:14,723Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:828.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$203,438Source: Census ACS
Households:5,051Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$893,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.82Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.55Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--14,32714,48014,55014,74814,95514,62014,52714,47213,91714,65014,81613,26613,630
Decennial Census14,499------------------14,405------
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: 48.3

Male Median Age: 48.2

Female Median Age: 48.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male342373442413416286249348381451580680605522384284155179
Female323379414463399248305368430476605718578512379305169244
Total6657528568768155345547168119271,1851,3981,1831,034763589324423
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:11,37478.78%
Black:4813.33%
Hispanic:*1,2348.55%
Asian:9376.49%
American Indian:170.12%
Hawaiian:20.01%
Other:3922.72%
Total:14,437100%
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


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:7,09049.22%48.2 years
Females:7,31550.78%48.5 years
Total:14,405100%48.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:10,97180.49%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2401.76%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2,09115.34%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:32817.75%
Total Population:13,630100%
Total Native Population:11,21182.25%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,41917.75%
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


In 2023, the Median household income is $203,438, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $35,625 (21.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,727. Family households earn a median of $230,524 versus $100,678 for nonfamily households (a difference of $129,846). By gender, male median income is $156,042 and female is $102,188, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $53,854 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.4%, which is modestly under the state rate (66.1%). The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is slightly lower than the state rate (5.6%). The largest occupation group is Management (63.7%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$167,813$167,198$169,464$180,072$182,321$203,641$203,861$208,866$201,711$196,964$191,458$206,397$203,438
Median Family Income$181,250$195,926$200,336$206,229$212,100$233,485$223,138$227,310$215,000$213,819$207,292$223,393$230,524
Median NonFamily Income$94,111$94,494$94,479$97,537$86,786$64,450$80,739$82,353$95,431$75,114$90,750$84,246$100,678
Median Male Income$139,231$133,318$132,019$136,667$139,031$152,188$159,902$161,721$169,063$151,771$156,824$167,218$156,042
Median Female Income$95,877$99,155$97,557$93,990$92,313$96,413$87,097$109,605$103,750$112,154$106,250$108,516$102,188
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:6,97760.39%
Unemployed:3543.06%
Not In Labor Force:4,22336.55%
Total:11,554100%
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:4,44763.74%
Service:5708.17%
Sales and Office:1,41220.24%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:3484.99%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2002.87%
Total Civilian Employed Population:6,977100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $893,900, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $43,000 (5.05%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $149,100. The median gross rent is $2,899, which is much higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $898 (44.88%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $476. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.47% (60.93% with a mortgage, 39.07% free-and-clear) and renters 7.53% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.93%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$850,900$812,400$791,300$790,000$776,500$784,600$783,800$764,100$744,800$742,000$756,900$853,100$893,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:297.97%
$1,000 to $1,499:236.32%
$1,500 to $1,999:113.02%
$2,000 to $2,499:4412.09%
$2,500 to $2,999:6918.96%
$3,000 or more:14840.66%
No Rent:4010.99%
Total:364100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$2,001$2,001$2,001$2,001$3,501$2,949$2,898$3,389$3,375$3,483$3,501$3,501$2,899
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2,72556.35%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,74736.12%
Renter Occupied:3647.53%
Total Occupied Housing Units:4,836100%

Occupied Housing Units:4,83694.07%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):3055.93%
Total Housing Units:5,141100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:5,13799.92%
Multi-Family Units:40.08%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:5,141100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 70.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 96.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 1.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), up 1.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.90 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (38.55%). College enrollment is 26.48%, which is on par with the state rate (29.40%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:2502.49%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:820.82%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):8928.88%
Some college, no degree:1,26312.57%
Associate's degree:4884.86%
Bachelor's degree:2,98229.67%
Graduate or professional degree:4,09340.73%
Total:10,050100%
High school or higher:9,71896.70%
Bachelor's degree or higher:7,07570.40%
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:11,13673.18%
Public Insurance:3,80124.98%
No Insurance:2811.85%
Total:15,218100%
Has Health Insurance:14,93798.15%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.4%0.7%0.7%0.8%1.6%1.7%1.5%2.1%2.8%1.8%1.0%1.2%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:1585.24%
Kindergarten:2407.96%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,16238.55%
High school (grades 9-12):65621.77%
College or graduate school:79826.48%
Total:3,014100%
Early Childhood:39813.21%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,05868.28%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 06903 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 260 business establishments, employing about 1,460 people with an annual payroll of $93,307,000. USPS data shows 5,221 residential mailboxes and 79 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:5,221Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:79Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:8,391Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,218Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:260Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$18,862,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$93,307,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,460Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 06903 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 947,528 people, about 1.52% of whom live in ZIP Code 06903. It covers 17.396 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.771 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
Land Area:17.396 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.771 sq miSource: 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:0973000Source: Census
Place Name:Stamford city; ConnecticutSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


06904 | | 06902

Schools in ZIP Code 06903


ZIP Code 06903 is in the Stamford School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public schools and 5 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Scofield Middle School 641 Scofieldtown Rd.
Stamford, CT 06903
District: Stamford School District
Northeast School 82 Scofieldtown Rd.
Stamford, CT 06903
District: Stamford School District
Villa Maria School 161 Skymeadow Dr
Stamford, CT 06903
District: Private School
Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy 2186 High Ridge Rd
Stamford, CT 06903
District: Private School
The Mead School 1095 Riverbank Rd
Stamford, CT 06903
District: Private School
Mater Salvatoris College Preparatory School 403 Scofieldtown Rd
Stamford, CT 06903
District: Private School
The Children's School 118 Scofieldtown Rd
Stamford, CT 06903
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 06903


University Of Connecticut-Stamford One University Place
Stamford, CT 06901-2315
Type: Post Secondary
Norwalk Community College 188 Richards Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
Type: Post Secondary
Suny At Purchase College 735 Anderson Hill Rd
Purchase, NY 10577-1400
Type: Post Secondary
Bard College - Taconic Correctional Facility 250 Harris Road
Bedford Hill, NY 10507-2497
Type: Post Secondary
Manhattanville College 2900 Purchase St
Purchase, NY 10577
Type: Post Secondary
Center For Ultrasound Research & Education 333 Westchester Avenue Suite 101 West
White Plains, NY 10604
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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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