ZIP Code 06824 — Fairfield, CT Home Prices (2026)

The typical home in ZIP 06824 (Fairfield, Connecticut) is worth about $1,167,000 at roughly $529 per square foot — about the same as the Fairfield median and 297% more expensive than the typical U.S. home.

$1,167,000

Typical home value

$529

Price per sq ft

#2 of 3

Fairfield ZIPs by value

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vs Fairfield median

How 06824 compares

ZIP 06824 is a mid-priced ZIP code for Fairfield: its typical home value of $1,167,000 ranks #2 of the 3 Fairfield ZIP codes we track (the citywide range runs from $757,000 in 06825 to $1,509,000 in 06890). Per square foot it costs about $529, against $529 for Fairfield as a whole, $263 for Connecticut, and $195 nationally.

Area	Typical value	$ / sq ft
ZIP 06824	$1,167,000	$529
Fairfield, CT	$1,167,000	$529
Connecticut	$449,500	$263
United States	$294,000	$195

Home value by size in 06824

Using this ZIP’s rate of about $529 per square foot. Condition, lot, and the exact street move these meaningfully — use the estimator below for a home-specific figure.

Home size	Estimated value
1,000 sq ft	$529,000
1,500 sq ft	$793,500
2,000 sq ft	$1,058,000
2,500 sq ft	$1,322,500
3,000 sq ft	$1,587,000

Salary needed to buy a home in ZIP 06824

To buy the typical $1,167,000 home in ZIP 06824 with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $318,000 a year (about $7,410 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $377,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.

Down payment	Cash down	Monthly payment	Income needed
5% (+PMI)	$58,400	$9,210/mo	$395,000/yr
10% (+PMI)	$116,700	$8,800/mo	$377,000/yr
20%	$233,400	$7,410/mo	$318,000/yr

Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.

What your budget buys in ZIP 06824

At about $529 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in ZIP 06824:

Budget	Approx. size	What that looks like locally
$600k	1130 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$750k	1420 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$1.00M	1890 sq ft	around the typical home here
$1.50M	2840 sq ft	around the typical home here
$2.00M	3780 sq ft	above the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs

Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens pre-filled with a typical 06824 home.

Estimate a specific home in 06824

The estimator below is pre-set to ZIP 06824 — pick your home’s size for an instant ballpark, then open the full calculator to adjust beds, baths, and condition.

All Fairfield ZIP codes by home value

Where 06824 sits among Fairfield’s 3 ZIP codes:

#	ZIP code	Typical value	$ / sq ft
1	06890	$1,509,000	$549
2	06824 (this page)	$1,167,000	$529
3	06825	$757,000	$402

ZIP 06824 home prices: frequently asked

What is the average home price in ZIP code 06824? +

The typical home in ZIP 06824 (Fairfield, CT) is worth about $1,167,000 as of 2026. That is about the same as the Fairfield median of $1,167,000 and 297% more expensive than the U.S. median of $294,000.

What is the price per square foot in 06824? +

About $529 per square foot in 06824, versus $529 across Fairfield and $263 across Connecticut. At that rate a 1,500 sq ft home runs roughly $793,500 and a 2,500 sq ft home about $1,322,500.

What salary do you need to buy a house in ZIP 06824? +

For the typical $1,167,000 home in ZIP 06824, a household income of about $318,000 a year covers the payment with 20% down (a 30-year fixed at 6.5%, plus taxes and insurance, under the 28% rule). With 10% down you need roughly $377,000; with 5% down about $395,000.

Is 06824 an expensive ZIP code? +

Within Fairfield, 06824 ranks #2 of 3 ZIP codes by typical home value, which makes it a mid-priced ZIP code for Fairfield. Nationally it is relatively expensive.

See the full Fairfield home values page, all Connecticut cities, or price per square foot by ZIP code nationwide.

Directional estimates from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research), not appraisals. A single ZIP contains very different homes; actual values vary and change over time.