ZIP Code 06851

ZIP code 06851, serving part of the Bridgeport area, sits firmly in affluent territory. A median household income of $111,341 and per-capita income of $64,597 place it well above statewide norms, while a median home value of $587,400 signals a housing stock priced for established earners. Connecticut's 6.35% combined sales tax applies to purchases here, adding a steady cost to everyday spending. Property taxes in this part of Fairfield County tend to run high, so owners of these pricier homes often face substantial annual bills, a factor that shapes the overall cost of living beyond the sticker price alone.