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Shelton, CT (06484)

Fairfield County · Population 41,206

Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026

Shelton, CT (ZIP 06484) sits in Fairfield County. The page draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: Obesity comes in below the national average at 24.5%. NCES lists 8 schools serving the area, 8 non-charter. 10 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $39,961. IRS data shows average household income (AGI) of $101,775, well above the ~$45K national average per return. Average annual pay across local establishments runs $89,232 per worker (Census ZBP) — a high-wage local economy. FEMA has issued 33 federal disaster declarations affecting this ZIP since 1978 — a high-frequency exposure profile. Premature-mortality burden is comparatively low at 5,172 years of potential life lost per 100,000 (County Health Rankings, 2025). 27.9% of residents in this county are flagged low-access by USDA's 2025 Food Environment Atlas — a notable supermarket-access gap. Healthcare access and school options both run strong here, giving residents a wide menu of providers and enrollment choices nearby. Notable: median household income $112,366, fair market rent of $2,010 for a two-bedroom, and a typical home value of $549,225, up 4.9% over the past year. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.

Demographics

Population & age

Total population
41,206
Median age
44.6

Race & ethnicity

White
75.7%
Black
4.7%
Asian
8.8%
Hispanic / Latino
12.1%
Other / multi-racial
10.1%

Income & housing

Median household income
$112,366
Median home value
$410,400

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
41.0%

Employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%

Housing

Owner-occupied
12,379(78.5%)
Renter-occupied
3,395(21.5%)
Vacant units
626
Built (median)
1976

Commute

Public transit
391(1.8%)
Work from home
2,658(12.4%)
Avg commute
25.4 min

Economic wellbeing

Below poverty line
2,255(5.5%)
Uninsured
290(0.7%)

Digital access

Broadband access
14,559(92.3%)
No broadband
1,215(7.7%)

Language & nativity

Foreign-born
6,467(15.7%)
Non-English at home
8,371(21.7%)

Fair Market Rent

Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026

Studio

$1,400

/month

1 Bed

$1,620

/month

2 Bed

$2,010

/month

3 Bed

$2,480

/month

4 Bed

$2,930

/month

HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.

Home values

Typical home value

$549,225

Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) · as of March 2026

Year-over-year change

+4.9%

vs. March 2025

5-year change

+41.9%

vs. March 2021

Metro area

Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT

Metropolitan statistical area

Source: Zillow Research, ZHVI All Homes (SFR, Condo/Co-op) Time Series (zillow.com/research/data). Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) is copyrighted by Zillow, Inc.

Income & tax statistics

Tax returns filed

22,390

Average AGI

$101,775

Avg property tax

$667

EITC participation

6.9%

Income distribution

  • $1 – $25,00021.5% · 4,820
  • $25,000 – $50,00017.2% · 3,850
  • $50,000 – $75,00015.0% · 3,360
  • $75,000 – $100,00011.7% · 2,610
  • $100,000 – $200,00024.1% · 5,400
  • $200,000 or more10.5% · 2,350

Avg mortgage interest

$1,042

Avg charitable contribution

$626

Avg capital gains

$2,905

Avg total income tax

—

Source: IRS Statistics of Income — Individual Income Tax Statistics by ZIP Code (irs.gov). Public domain. Dollar columns reported in thousands by the IRS; figures here display real dollars. Total ZCTA AGI for the area was $2278.7M across all reported brackets.

Business & employment

Business establishments

1,169

Total employment

26,235

Annual payroll

$2.3B

Average annual pay

$89,232

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Business Patterns (census.gov). Public domain. ZBP covers establishments with paid employees; Census suppresses employment and payroll values when fewer employers operate in a ZIP than would protect their confidentiality.

Banking access

FDIC-insured bank branches

12

Strong banking access

Multiple institutions and offices within easy reach of residents.

Total deposits

$1.8B

across all branches in this ZIP

Distinct institutions

8

different banks operating here

Top banks by deposits in this ZIP

  • 1.Wells Fargo Bank, National Association$382.9M · 1 branch
  • 2.Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company$363.2M · 3 branches
  • 3.Webster Bank, National Association$327.2M · 2 branches

Based on FDIC-insured branch offices as of June 30, 2024.

Source: FDIC Summary of Deposits (fdic.gov). Annual June-30 snapshot of every FDIC-insured branch and the deposits booked there. Figures cover all institutions reporting a branch address in this ZIP.

Community health centers

Federally funded health-center sites

2

Multiple health-center sites

A handful of federally funded community health centers serve residents — typical of mid-density suburban and small-urban areas.

FQHC sites

2

federally qualified

Look-Alike sites

0

FQHC equivalents

Avg hours / week

20

across sites in this ZIP

Sites in this ZIP

  • 1.Optimus at Shelton Intermediate School
  • 2.Shelton High School - SBHC

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Look-Alike sites provide primary care on a sliding-fee scale, regardless of ability to pay. Active sites only; data refreshed 2026.

Source: HRSA Bureau of Primary Health Care (data.hrsa.gov). Per-ZIP counts of active service-delivery sites operated by Health Center Program grantees and Look-Alike organizations.

Alternative-fuel stations

Public EV charging stations

7

Established EV charging

Multiple public charging stations across the ZIP — typical of mid-density suburban and small-urban areas with active EV adoption.

Level 2 ports

15

AC charging — workplace, retail, home

DC Fast ports

0

Highway-class fast charging

Charging networks

  • ChargePoint Network
  • LOOP
  • Non-Networked
  • + 1 more network

Active public stations only. Snapshot taken 2026; AFDC's underlying registry refreshes continuously as stations open and close.

Source: U.S. Department of Energy via NREL (afdc.energy.gov). Per-ZIP counts of active public alternative-fuel stations (electric, hydrogen, propane, CNG, biodiesel, E85, LNG, renewable diesel) and EV charging-port totals.

Public libraries

Public-library outlets

2

Multiple library outlets

Several public-library outlets within the ZIP, giving residents real choice in branch hours, programming, and walk-in distance.

Buildings

2

1 central · 1 branch

Avg hours / week

36.3

across outlets in this ZIP

Avg square feet

14,465

per outlet

Outlets in this ZIP

  • 1.Plumb Memorial Library
  • 2.Huntington Branch

Public libraries provide free WiFi, computer access, children's programming, job-seeking resources, and meeting space — community infrastructure beyond books. FY2023 outlet inventory from the federal Public Libraries Survey.

Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services (imls.gov). Per-ZIP counts of active public-library outlets — central buildings, branches, and bookmobiles — operated by federally reporting library systems.

Federal Disaster Declarations

Federally Declared Disasters

33

Date Range

1978–2024

Most Recent Declaration

SEVERE STORM, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES

Severe Storm — declared September 20, 2024 (DR-4820)

Incident period: August 18, 2024 – August 19, 2024

Top Incident Types

  • Hurricane11 (33%)
  • Severe Storm8 (24%)
  • Snowstorm8 (24%)
  • Flood3 (9%)
  • Biological2 (6%)
  • Other1 (3%)

Individual Assistance

5

Direct help to disaster survivors

Households Program

8

Housing & temporary lodging support

Public Assistance

32

Repair of public facilities & roads

Hazard Mitigation

13

Funding to reduce future disaster risk

FEMA declares disasters at the county level; counts here include every federally declared disaster touching any county that overlaps this ZIP. Statewide declarations and pre-1964 records without county granularity are excluded. Program flags reflect which FEMA assistance categories were activated (Individual Assistance, Households, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation). Source: fema.gov/openfema. Public domain.

Air quality

Median daily AQI

42

Good
Good 248dModerate 97dUSG 18dUnhealthy 3d

Peak AQI (2024)

154

Unhealthy

Primary pollutant

Ozone

180 days as main pollutant

Days measured

366

Based on Fairfield County data (2024).

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Air Quality System (epa.gov). Public domain. Only counties with EPA AQS monitoring stations appear here (~30% of US counties); rural ZIPs whose primary county has no monitor will not show this section.

Community health profile

Years of potential life lost (per 100K)

5,172

That is roughly 3,028 years per 100,000 below the national county median (~8,200).

Premature death is the headline composite outcome CHR reports — age-adjusted, all-cause, before age 75.

Fair or poor health

—

of adults self-report

Poor physical health days

—

avg per adult per month

Poor mental health days

—

avg per adult per month

Uninsured

—

of residents under 65

Primary care MDs

92

per 100,000 residents

Preventable hospital stays

2,269

per 100K Medicare enrollees

Food environment (0-10)

—

10 = best access & security

Exercise access

—

residents near a facility

Flu vaccinated

56%

of Medicare enrollees

Low birth weight (under 2,500 g) accounts for 7.4% of live births in this county — an early-life health input that downstream outcomes track against.

Based on Fairfield data (2025 CHR release).

Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (countyhealthrankings.org). Annual release. Underlying source datasets vary by measure (CDC BRFSS, NCHS Vital Statistics, AHA, USDA Food Environment Atlas, and others). Figures are county-level and assigned to every ZIP whose primary county matches.

Food access

Food access status

Significant food access concerns

27.9% of Fairfield County, CT residents live more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket.

Grocery stores

0.22

per 1,000 residents

Supercenters & clubs

0.02

per 1,000 residents

SNAP-authorized stores

—

accepting food benefits

Fast-food restaurants

0.78

per 1,000 residents

Among low-income residents, 3.0% are low-access — those without a supermarket within 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural).

Per-1,000 figures show how many of each store type exist in Fairfield County, CT for every 1,000 residents. Higher grocery and supercenter density usually means easier access to fresh food; higher convenience-store-only density (with low grocery rate) often signals a food swamp.

Source: USDA Economic Research Service, Food Environment Atlas (ers.usda.gov). County-level metrics fanned to ZIP via the primary county in the Census ZCTA-county relationship file. Variable years differ per family (stores ~2020, low-access ~2019).

Data sources used on this page

SourcesFresh.CDC PLACES · Apr 24, 2026Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 27, 2026Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026

Health profile

Crude prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES, derived from BRFSS small-area modeling. Population-level figures only.

Schools in this ZIP

8 schools serve this ZIP, including 8 non-charter.

Top 5 schools by enrollment
SchoolTypeGradesEnrollment
Shelton High SchoolPublic9–121,281
Intermediate SchoolPublic6–8731
Perry Hill Elementary SchoolPublic5–6712
Elizabeth Shelton SchoolPublic0–4397
Mohegan SchoolPublic-1–4336

Showing top 5 by enrollment. 3 more schools serve this ZIP.

Schools listed from NCES Common Core of Data via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.

Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 27, 2026

Colleges & universities nearby

Colleges in this area

10

Median in-state tuition

$39,961

Median earnings (10 yr)

$36,775

  • Certificate
    In-state tuition
    —
    Out-of-state tuition
    —
    Acceptance rate
    —
    Graduation rate
    60.0%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $38,683
    Median student debt
    $11,250

  • Wesleyan University

    Middletown, CT · 06459

    4-Year
    In-state tuition
    $70,342
    Out-of-state tuition
    $70,342
    Acceptance rate
    16.5%
    Graduation rate
    92.1%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $73,897
    Median student debt
    $17,000
  • Certificate
    In-state tuition
    —
    Out-of-state tuition
    —
    Acceptance rate
    —
    Graduation rate
    73.6%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    —
    Median student debt
    $6,333
  • 4-Year
    In-state tuition
    $9,580
    Out-of-state tuition
    $9,580
    Acceptance rate
    —
    Graduation rate
    —
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    —
    Median student debt
    $12,541

  • Cortiva Institute

    Cromwell, CT · 06416

    Certificate
    In-state tuition
    —
    Out-of-state tuition
    —
    Acceptance rate
    —
    Graduation rate
    81.8%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $34,866
    Median student debt
    $11,259

  • Paul Mitchell the School-North Haven

    North Haven, CT · 06473

    Certificate
    In-state tuition
    —
    Out-of-state tuition
    —
    Acceptance rate
    —
    Graduation rate
    76.7%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $30,900
    Median student debt
    $6,333
  • Certificate
    In-state tuition
    —
    Out-of-state tuition
    —
    Acceptance rate
    —
    Graduation rate
    77.1%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    —
    Median student debt
    $6,333
  • Certificate
    In-state tuition
    —
    Out-of-state tuition
    —
    Acceptance rate
    —
    Graduation rate
    75.3%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    —
    Median student debt
    $9,833
  • Certificate
    In-state tuition
    —
    Out-of-state tuition
    —
    Acceptance rate
    —
    Graduation rate
    66.7%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    —
    Median student debt
    $9,833
  • Certificate
    In-state tuition
    —
    Out-of-state tuition
    —
    Acceptance rate
    —
    Graduation rate
    83.3%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    —
    Median student debt
    $6,333

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (collegescorecard.ed.gov). Public domain data. Earnings figures reflect median earnings 10 years after entry for federally-aided students.

What these numbers say together

Shelton, CT (ZIP 06484) sits in Fairfield County. The page draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: Obesity comes in below the national average at 24.5%. NCES lists 8 schools serving the area, 8 non-charter. 10 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $39,961. IRS data shows average household income (AGI) of $101,775, well above the ~$45K national average per return. Average annual pay across local establishments runs $89,232 per worker (Census ZBP) — a high-wage local economy. FEMA has issued 33 federal disaster declarations affecting this ZIP since 1978 — a high-frequency exposure profile. Premature-mortality burden is comparatively low at 5,172 years of potential life lost per 100,000 (County Health Rankings, 2025). 27.9% of residents in this county are flagged low-access by USDA's 2025 Food Environment Atlas — a notable supermarket-access gap. Healthcare access and school options both run strong here, giving residents a wide menu of providers and enrollment choices nearby. Notable: median household income $112,366, fair market rent of $2,010 for a two-bedroom, and a typical home value of $549,225, up 4.9% over the past year. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.

These two readings tell a consistent story. Strong access numbers usually correlate with denser provider networks, and a high school count signals the population base that supports them. Reading them together: a household weighing this ZIP for a multi-year stay can expect both healthcare and education infrastructure to keep pace.

  • With fair market rent at $2,010/month (HUD SAFMR) and median household income at $112,366 (Census ACS), housing costs represent approximately 21% of income.
  • A median household income of $112,366 (Census ACS) aligns with a 24.5% obesity rate (CDC PLACES), below the ~33% national figure — a pattern that correlates with higher-income areas.

One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits lower the national rate at 18.2%. Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.

Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 06484

What is the obesity rate in ZIP 06484?

24.5%, which is 8.5 percentage points below the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).

What is the depression rate in ZIP 06484?

18.2%, which is 3.8 percentage points below the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).

What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 06484?

31.0%, which is 1.0 percentage points below the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).

How many schools are in ZIP 06484?

8 schools serve this ZIP, including 8 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.

Does ZIP 06484 have charter schools?

No charter schools are listed in ZIP 06484 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 27, 2026).

Are there high schools in ZIP 06484?

Yes, 1 high school serves this ZIP: Shelton High School. (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026).

What is the population of ZIP 06484?

41,206 people live in ZIP 06484, with a median age of 44.6 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

What is the median household income in ZIP 06484?

$112,366 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

Is ZIP 06484 mostly renters or homeowners?

In ZIP 06484, 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

How do people commute in ZIP 06484?

In ZIP 06484, 12.4% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 1.8% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

What is the poverty rate in ZIP 06484?

5.5% of the population in ZIP 06484 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

What percentage of households in ZIP 06484 have broadband internet?

92.3% of households in ZIP 06484 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

What is the typical home value in ZIP 06484?

The typical home value in ZIP 06484 is $549,225, up 4.9% from a year ago (Zillow Home Value Index, retrieved May 1, 2026).

Are home values rising or falling in ZIP 06484?

Home values are up 4.9% over the past year and up 41.9% over the past five years (Zillow Home Value Index, retrieved May 1, 2026).

What is the average household income in ZIP 06484?

The average Adjusted Gross Income reported on tax returns from ZIP 06484 (Shelton, CT) is $101,775 per return (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).

How much do homeowners pay in property tax in ZIP 06484?

Tax returns from ZIP 06484 report an average of $667 per return in real-estate tax deductions (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).

What percentage of residents in ZIP 06484 earn over $200,000?

10.5% of tax returns from ZIP 06484 (Shelton, CT) report Adjusted Gross Income of $200,000 or more (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).

How many businesses are in ZIP 06484?

As of 2022, 1,169 business establishments operated in ZIP 06484 employing 26,235 workers (Census ZIP Business Patterns, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What is the average salary in ZIP 06484?

The average annual pay across all local establishments in ZIP 06484 is $89,232, based on Census ZIP Business Patterns 2022 data (retrieved May 3, 2026).

How many federally declared disasters has ZIP 06484 experienced?

FEMA has recorded 33 federal disaster declarations affecting ZIP 06484 between 1978–2024 (FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What kinds of disasters most often hit ZIP 06484?

Hurricane is the most common federally declared disaster type affecting ZIP 06484, accounting for 11 of 33 declarations (33%, FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What was the most recent disaster declared for ZIP 06484?

The most recent FEMA disaster declaration affecting ZIP 06484 was "SEVERE STORM, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES" — a severe storm declared in 2024 (DR-4820) (FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What colleges are near ZIP 06484?

10 colleges and universities are listed near ZIP 06484 by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, including Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton, Wesleyan University, and Academy Di Capelli-School Of Cosmetology (retrieved May 2, 2026).

What is the average tuition at colleges near ZIP 06484?

Median in-state tuition across 10 nearby institutions is $39,961 (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).

What do graduates earn from colleges near ZIP 06484?

Graduates of nearby colleges earn a median of $36,775 ten years after entry (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).

What data is available for ZIP 06484?

This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), school information from NCES CCD (8 schools), demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022), home values from the Zillow Home Value Index, colleges from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10 institutions), income & tax statistics from the IRS SOI (Tax Year 2022), local business & employment from Census ZIP Business Patterns (2022), and federal disaster declarations from FEMA OpenFEMA (33 on record). Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.

How current is this data?

Health data retrieved Apr 24, 2026 from CDC PLACES. School data retrieved Apr 27, 2026 from NCES CCD. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022). Home values retrieved May 1, 2026 from Zillow Research. College data retrieved May 2, 2026 from U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard. Income & tax statistics retrieved May 2, 2026 from IRS SOI (Tax Year 2022). Business & employment retrieved May 3, 2026 from Census ZBP (2022). Federal disaster declarations retrieved May 3, 2026 from FEMA OpenFEMA (33 on record).

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Last reviewed Apr 24, 2026

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