Bridgeport, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06606
Fairfield County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 46,236
- 3,373/sq mi High-density area
- $73,372
- Median income Near-median income area
- $289,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bridgeport pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,373
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06606 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06606 (Bridgeport, CT) rose +10.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 256.2 in 2023 to 283.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06606 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, with 46,236 residents across 13.7 square miles, a density of 3,373 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06606 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,372 (35% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,738. The poverty rate is 14.5%, with unemployment at 7.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $289,000 (33% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,518; owner occupancy is 57.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfield County, so 06606 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 06606
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bridgeport, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06606.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
181 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
85 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 72
Accommodation and food services
72 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 59
Other services (except public administration)
59 establishments
- Construction 54
Construction
54 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06606, 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
46,236
Population
13.7
Area (sq mi)
3,373
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06606?
38.8
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
37.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$73,372
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$37,738
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06606 ranks nationally
Bridgeport, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$73,372 Top 48% higher than 52% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
18,706housing units
18,706
Total Housing Units
17,649
Occupied Units
1,057
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$289,000
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$1,518
Median Rent
1958
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
+10.7%
YoY Change (2024)
284
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+184%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06606 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 171 |
| 2021 | +19.0% | 204 |
| 2022 | +12.8% | 230 |
| 2023 | +11.4% | 256 |
| 2024 | +10.7% | 284 |
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 615 business establishments in ZIP 06606, employing approximately 8,002 people with a combined annual payroll of $465,576,000.
615
Businesses
8,002
Employees
$465.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 181 | 29.4% |
| Retail trade | 85 | 13.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 72 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 59 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 54 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 42 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 1.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
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 06606 vs 06604 →
ZIP 06606 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06606
Bridgeport (06606)
46,236 residents
- 06611
Trumbull (06611)
36,091 residents
- 06824
Fairfield (06824)
33,900 residents
- 06614
Stratford (06614)
32,929 residents
- 06604
Bridgeport (06604)
30,313 residents
- 06605
Bridgeport (06605)
23,397 residents
- 06610
Bridgeport (06610)
22,735 residents
- 06825
Fairfield (06825)
21,123 residents
- 06615 18,453
Stratford (06615)
18,453 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06606 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06606 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06824
Fairfield (06824)
$193,300 median income
- 06611
Trumbull (06611)
$163,073 median income
- 06825
Fairfield (06825)
$135,504 median income
- 06614
Stratford (06614)
$110,943 median income
- 06615
Stratford (06615)
$81,534 median income
- 06606 $73,372
Bridgeport (06606)
$73,372 median income
- 06605 $56,179
Bridgeport (06605)
$56,179 median income
- 06610 $51,634
Bridgeport (06610)
$51,634 median income
- 06604 $50,026
Bridgeport (06604)
$50,026 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06606 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06604 | Bridgeport, CT | 30,313 | 2.4 mi |
| 06610 | Bridgeport, CT | 22,735 | 2.1 mi |
| 06825 | Fairfield, CT | 21,123 | 2.0 mi |
| 06611 | Trumbull, CT | 36,091 | 3.3 mi |
| 06608 | Bridgeport, CT | 13,671 | 2.2 mi |
| 06605 | Bridgeport, CT | 23,397 | 3.4 mi |
| 06607 | Bridgeport, CT | 7,843 | 3.4 mi |
| 06614 | Stratford, CT | 32,929 | 4.4 mi |
| 06824 | Fairfield, CT | 33,900 | 4.5 mi |
| 06615 | Stratford, CT | 18,453 | 4.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06606, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (46,236 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 06606 in?
ZIP code 06606 (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 06606?
ZIP code 06606 in Bridgeport, CT has a population of 46,236 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06606?
The median household income in ZIP 06606 is $73,372, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06606?
The median home value in ZIP 06606 is $289,000, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06606?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06606 is White at 35.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06606?
ZIP code 06606 has 615 business establishments employing approximately 8,002 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06606?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06606 are: Health care and social assistance (181), Retail trade (85), Accommodation and food services (72). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06606?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06606 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 06606?
In ZIP code 06606, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% 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 06606?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06606 is 29.4 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 06606?
In ZIP code 06606, approximately 57.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06606?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06606 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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