The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06615 sells for about $449,900, or $300 per square foot.
Prices are down 7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 37 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,648 a month.
ZIP 06615 — Stratford
The 06615 housing market is currently experiencing a competitive environment with a median listing price of $449,900. While sales volume has increased year-over-year, median prices have seen a slight decline, reflecting broader regional market adjustments. Buyers are facing a limited inventory, which keeps the market active despite the recent price softening.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters who value coastal access and proximity to the Bridgeport employment core.
Median prices moved down 7.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 37 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.0% · poverty 11.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 06615, Fairfield County, CT
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Stratford Public Schools district, which provides a range of educational services for local families.
The ZIP code includes coastal areas in the Lordship section, which are subject to flood risk and require specific insurance considerations.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury economic corridor, with local employment supported by manufacturing and service sectors.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Connecticut) — Municipal Real Property Tax Assessment & Mill Rate Mechanics: Under C.G.S. § 12-62a, all taxable real property is assessed uniformly at a mandatory 70% assessment ratio of its fair market value (FMV). Real property tax is computed annually using the formula: Assessed Value = Fair Market Value × 0.
Residents have access to I-95 and the Merritt Parkway, providing transit routes toward major employment hubs in Bridgeport and Stamford.
The area features significant coastal access, including Short Beach Park and various marinas, alongside local shopping and dining districts.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family and multi-family units, with demand driven by proximity to the coast and regional transit.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metropolitan area, with a diverse mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and retail employers.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-95 and Route 1, with regional rail access available via the nearby Stratford Metro-North station.
Development activity is focused on residential infill and the revitalization of existing commercial corridors within the town.
Parcels are subject to the Stratford municipal tax jurisdiction and the Stratford Public Schools district.
Coastal properties in this ZIP code face higher insurance premiums due to flood and wind hazard exposure associated with the Long Island Sound.
Data sourced from Data USA and Census Bureau profiles for Stratford, CT.
A major coastal park offering beach access, sports fields, and recreational facilities.
A scenic coastal area popular for walking and viewing the Long Island Sound.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.