3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 068xxNorwalk, CT area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 068 changed +5.7% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +5.7% for Connecticut and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 06801–06897. Most of its 2010 population lived in Fairfield County (100%). Communities in the region include Danbury, Westport, Darien, Greenwich, Bethel. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +5.7%
- 5-year change
- +53.1%
- Since Q1 1995
- +263%
- National rank (1 year)
- 183rd
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 068 vs Connecticut and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 068: 362.8
- Connecticut: 340.3
- Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro: 359.7
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 068 | CT | U.S. | Gap vs CT | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +5.7% | +5.7% | +3.0% | +0.0 pts | +2.6 pts |
| 3 years | +23.5% | +23.6% | +12.9% | −0.2 pts | +10.6 pts |
| 5 years | +53.1% | +56.1% | +41.3% | −3.0 pts | +11.8 pts |
| 10 years | +78.9% | +90.6% | +93.3% | −11.7 pts | −14.4 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +263% | +240% | +292% | +22.5 pts | −28.7 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 068 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +254% | $1,060,670 |
| Q2 2000 | +170% | $811,254 |
| Q2 2005 | +60.9% | $482,666 |
| Q2 2010 | +82.8% | $548,370 |
| Q2 2015 | +79.6% | $538,708 |
| Q2 2020 | +72.1% | $516,298 |
| Q2 2021 | +53.1% | $459,363 |
| Q2 2023 | +23.5% | $370,376 |
| Q2 2025 | +5.7% | $317,021 |
How ZIP3 068 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 068 ranks 183rd of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 5th of 10 in Connecticut. Its one-year change is +2.6 pts versus the nation and +0.0 pts versus Connecticut. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 183rd of 882 | 5th of 10 |
| 3 years | 65th of 882 | 6th of 10 |
| 5 years | 166th of 882 | 9th of 10 |
| 10 years | 612th of 882 | 9th of 10 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 434th of 879 | 3rd of 10 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 068
ZIP3 068's index peaked in Q1 2006, fell 20.8% to its low in Q1 2014, and regained its peak in Q3 2021, about 15.5 years after the top. Today it sits +50.0% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 068 | Q1 2006 | Q1 2014 | -20.8% | Q3 2021 (15.5 yrs) | +50.0% |
| CT | Q1 2007 | Q1 2014 | -20.1% | Q2 2021 (14.2 yrs) | +56.5% |
| Metro | Q2 2006 | Q1 2014 | -22.9% | Q3 2021 (15.2 yrs) | +49.3% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 068's index has changed +63.9% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 068 after inflation | CT after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +1.7% | +1.7% | +1.2% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +12.4% | +12.6% | +12.3% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +23.4% | +25.9% | +23.6% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +28.6% | +37.1% | +32.4% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +63.9% | +53.7% | +62.5% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 068
Regional estimate
$536,742
- Estimated gain
- $236,742
- Index change
- +78.91%
- Start index
- 202.79
- End index
- 362.82
ZIP3 068 (Norwalk, CT area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 069 · Stamford, CT area | CT | +4.8% | +46.7% | +260% |
| 066 · Bridgeport, CT area | CT | +4.4% | +58.9% | +293% |
| 105 · Mount Vernon, NY area | NY | +7.3% | +45.1% | +283% |
| 106 · White Plains, NY area | NY | +5.7% | +45.1% | +354% |
| 108 · New Rochelle, NY area | NY | +5.7% | +45.1% | +354% |
| 065 · New Haven, CT area | CT | +5.6% | +54.6% | +256% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 362.82 |
| Q1 2026 | 357.92 |
| Q4 2025 | 348.56 |
| Q3 2025 | 343.04 |
| Q2 2025 | 343.34 |
| Q1 2025 | 330.18 |
| Q4 2024 | 323.26 |
| Q3 2024 | 322.73 |
| Q2 2024 | 319.40 |
| Q1 2024 | 305.86 |
| Q4 2023 | 305.56 |
| Q3 2023 | 298.94 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 068?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 068, the regional index changed +5.7% over the year to Q2 2026, +53.1% over five years, +78.9% over ten years, and +263% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 068 appreciating faster than Connecticut and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +5.7% compares with +5.7% for Connecticut and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +2.6 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +11.8 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 068?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 068. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 06801 to 06897 (26 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.