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Bridgeport, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06604

Fairfield County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

30,313
3,735/sq mi
$50,026
Median income
$267,100
Median home value
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bridgeport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
3,735
people per sq mi
34%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06604 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06604 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, with 30,313 residents across 8.1 square miles, a density of 3,735 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06604 reports a modest median household income of $50,026 (56% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $28,592. Poverty here runs at 22.6%, with unemployment measured at 11.0%. Median home value sits at $267,100 (38% below the state average), median rent at $1,498 a month, and owner-occupancy at 34.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfield County, so you can benchmark 06604 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 06604

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bridgeport, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06604.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06604, Bridgeport, CT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

30,313

Population

8.1

Area (sq mi)

3,735

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 06604?

37.0

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

35.4%

Foreign-Born

White 33.5%
African American 16.0%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 45.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$50,026

Median Household Income

-56% vs state

$28,592

Per Capita Income

22.6%

Poverty Rate

11.0%

Unemployment Rate

33.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06604 ranks nationally

Bridgeport, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,026 14th percentile higher than 14% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,187

Total Housing Units

12,534

Occupied Units

653

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 34.1%
Renter 65.9%

$267,100

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$1,498

Median Rent

1951

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.6%

YoY Change (2024)

249

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+149%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06604 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.9% 150
2021 +21.9% 182
2022 +8.7% 198
2023 +15.6% 229
2024 +8.6% 249

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 610 business establishments in ZIP 06604, employing approximately 12,742 people with a combined annual payroll of $706,639,000.

610

Businesses

12,742

Employees

$706.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 96 15.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 94 15.4%
Health care and social assistance 83 13.6%
Accommodation and food services 69 11.3%
Retail trade 55 9.0%
Construction 33 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 26 4.3%
Finance and insurance 26 4.3%
Wholesale trade 21 3.4%
Manufacturing 20 3.3%
Educational services 17 2.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 2.5%
Information 13 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 06604 vs 06608 →

ZIP 06604 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06604 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 06604 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 06604 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
06608 Bridgeport, CT 13,671 1.2 mi
06605 Bridgeport, CT 23,397 1.3 mi
06607 Bridgeport, CT 7,843 1.8 mi
06606 Bridgeport, CT 46,236 2.4 mi
06610 Bridgeport, CT 22,735 2.5 mi
06825 Fairfield, CT 21,123 2.5 mi
06615 Stratford, CT 18,453 3.5 mi
06824 Fairfield, CT 33,900 4.2 mi
06611 Trumbull, CT 36,091 5.7 mi
06890 Southport, CT 4,306 5.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fairfield County

06902 standard
Stamford, CT
Pop: 63,406
06810 standard
Danbury, CT
Pop: 49,482
06606 standard
Bridgeport, CT
Pop: 46,236
06484 standard
Shelton, CT
Pop: 39,559
06611 standard
Trumbull, CT
Pop: 36,091
06824 standard
Fairfield, CT
Pop: 33,900

Related Areas

Fairfield County Bridgeport, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06604 in? ▼
ZIP code 06604 (Bridgeport) is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Fairfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fairfield-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06604? ▼
ZIP code 06604 in Bridgeport, CT has a population of 30,313 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06604? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06604 is $50,026, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06604? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06604 is $267,100, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06604? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06604 is White at 33.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06604? ▼
ZIP code 06604 has 610 business establishments employing approximately 12,742 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06604? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06604 are: Other services (except public administration) (96), Professional, scientific, and technical services (94), Health care and social assistance (83). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06604? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06604 increased by 8.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06604? ▼
In ZIP code 06604, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 06604? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06604 is 33.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06604? ▼
In ZIP code 06604, approximately 34.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06604? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06604 is 22.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.