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Bridgeport, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06605

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

23,397
3,853/sq mi
$56,179
Median income
$335,500
Median home value
31.7%
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.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
3,853
people per sq mi
32%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06605 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06605 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, with 23,397 residents across 6.1 square miles, a density of 3,853 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06605 reports a modest median household income of $56,179 (50% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $37,877. Poverty here runs at 25.7%, with unemployment measured at 9.1%. Median home value sits at $335,500 (23% below the state average), median rent at $1,477 a month, and owner-occupancy at 32.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06605, plus 6 more within Fairfield County, give a clearer read than the 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 06605

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bridgeport, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06605.

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 06605, 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

23,397

Population

6.1

Area (sq mi)

3,853

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06605?

33.6

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

26.1%

Foreign-Born

White 37.0%
African American 21.0%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%

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?

$56,179

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$37,877

Per Capita Income

25.7%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

30.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06605 ranks nationally

Bridgeport, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,179 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.7%

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

What does housing look like?

10,928

Total Housing Units

10,380

Occupied Units

548

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 32.1%
Renter 67.9%

$335,500

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,477

Median Rent

1955

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

+15.3%

YoY Change (2024)

260

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+160%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06605 have increased 15.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 165
2021 +15.1% 190
2022 +15.9% 220
2023 +2.5% 225
2024 +15.3% 260

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 348 business establishments in ZIP 06605, employing approximately 4,542 people with a combined annual payroll of $256,884,000.

348

Businesses

4,542

Employees

$256.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 51 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 48 13.8%
Health care and social assistance 40 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 35 10.1%
Manufacturing 33 9.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 8.3%
Construction 25 7.2%
Wholesale trade 22 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.0%
Educational services 6 1.7%
Finance and insurance 4 1.1%

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 06605 vs 06604 →

ZIP 06605 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 06605 ranks #5 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 06605 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 06605 ranks #7 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
06604 Bridgeport, CT 30,313 1.3 mi
06606 Bridgeport, CT 46,236 3.4 mi
06825 Fairfield, CT 21,123 2.7 mi
06608 Bridgeport, CT 13,671 2.5 mi
06607 Bridgeport, CT 7,843 2.7 mi
06824 Fairfield, CT 33,900 3.4 mi
06890 Southport, CT 4,306 3.9 mi
06610 Bridgeport, CT 22,735 3.8 mi
06615 Stratford, CT 18,453 4.4 mi
06611 Trumbull, CT 36,091 6.7 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 06605 in? ▼
ZIP code 06605 (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 06605? ▼
ZIP code 06605 in Bridgeport, CT has a population of 23,397 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06605? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06605 is $56,179, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06605? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06605 is $335,500, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06605? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06605 is White at 37.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06605? ▼
ZIP code 06605 has 348 business establishments employing approximately 4,542 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06605? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06605 are: Retail trade (51), Other services (except public administration) (48), Health care and social assistance (40). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06605? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06605 increased by 15.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 06605? ▼
In ZIP code 06605, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.7% 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 06605? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06605 is 30.4 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 06605? ▼
In ZIP code 06605, approximately 32.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 67.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06605? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06605 is 25.7% 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.