ZIP code 06896
Where is ZIP code 06896?
Redding, Connecticut
Fairfield County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 06896 belongs to Redding, Connecticut in Fairfield County. 06896 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 203 and 475. About 8,779 people live in the 06896 area, where the median household income is $186,060. The closest ZIP codes are 06875 (Redding Center, 2.2 mi north), 06829 (Georgetown, 2.4 mi southwest) and 06852 (Norwalk, 2.9 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 06896 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Redding |
| Also accepted | West Redding |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Fairfield County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 203, 475 |
| Coordinates | 41.2711, -73.3863 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 068 |
Population and income in 06896
| Population | 8,779 · higher than 51% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 280 · lower than 69% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Median age | 52 years · higher than 87% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $186,060 · higher than 92% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $96,417 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 72% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $706,300 · higher than 91% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,101 a month |
| Housing units | 3,595 |
| Households | 3,399 (2.54 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 92% / 8.4% |
| Land area | 31.38 sq mi (plus 0.54 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06896. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 06896
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06875 | Redding Center, CT | 2.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 06829 | Georgetown, CT | 2.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 06852 | Norwalk, CT | 2.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 06857 | Norwalk, CT | 2.9 mi NE | Unique |
| 06860 | Norwalk, CT | 2.9 mi NE | Unique |
| 06888 | Westport, CT | 2.9 mi NE | Unique |
| 06876 | Redding Ridge, CT | 3.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 06883 | Weston, CT | 3.6 mi S | Standard |
| 06612 | Easton, CT | 5.3 mi E | Standard |
| 06897 | Wilton, CT | 5.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 06879 | Ridgefield, CT | 5.9 mi W | Unique |
| 06877 | Ridgefield, CT | 6 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 06896 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 06896
123 MAIN ST
REDDING CT 06896
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts WEST REDDING as the city name for 06896. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (06896-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 06896?
- 06896 is a Redding, Connecticut ZIP code. West Redding is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 06896 in?
- ZIP code 06896 is in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- What time zone is ZIP code 06896 in?
- 06896 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 06896?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 06896 use area codes 203 and 475.
- What is the population of ZIP code 06896?
- About 8,779 people live in ZIP code 06896, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 06896?
- The median household income in 06896 is $186,060 a year, higher than 92% of Connecticut ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 06896?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 06896 are 06875 (Redding Center, 2.2 miles), 06829 (Georgetown, 2.4 miles), 06852 (Norwalk, 2.9 miles) and 06857 (Norwalk, 2.9 miles).