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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
$73,372
Median income
$289,000
Median home value
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $37,738. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.9%. Housing costs here run $289,000 for a typical home value (33% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,518 a month; 57.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfield County, so you can benchmark 06606 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 06606

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bridgeport, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06606.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 06606?

38.8

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

37.0%

Foreign-Born

White 35.1%
African American 23.1%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%

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?

$73,372

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$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

$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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%

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

What does housing look like?

18,706

Total Housing Units

17,649

Occupied Units

1,057

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.1%
Renter 42.9%

$289,000

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06606 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 06606 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 06606 ranks #6 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 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

More ZIP Codes in Fairfield County

06902 standard
Stamford, CT
Pop: 63,406
06810 standard
Danbury, CT
Pop: 49,482
06484 standard
Shelton, CT
Pop: 39,559
06611 standard
Trumbull, CT
Pop: 36,091
06824 standard
Fairfield, CT
Pop: 33,900
06614 standard
Stratford, CT
Pop: 32,929

Related Areas

Fairfield County Bridgeport, CT Connecticut

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.

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