Bridgeport, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06607
Fairfield County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,843
- 2,590/sq mi High-density area
- $50,000
- Median income Below-median income area
- $232,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 9.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bridgeport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,590
- people per sq mi
- 40%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06607 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 06607 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, home to 7,843 residents across 3.0 square miles, a density of 2,590 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06607 reports a modest median household income of $50,000 (56% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,765. The poverty rate is 29.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $232,700 (46% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,395; owner occupancy is 40.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfield County, so 06607 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 06607
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bridgeport, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06607.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 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 06607, 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
7,843
Population
3.0
Area (sq mi)
2,590
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06607?
30.1
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Female
23.8%
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?
$50,000
Median Household Income
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$24,765
Per Capita Income
29.8%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06607 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Bridgeport, CT household income vs. every Connecticut ZIP code
Median household income among 270 reporting Connecticut ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$50,000 4th percentile higher than 4% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Connecticut 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
2,721housing units
2,721
Total Housing Units
2,596
Occupied Units
125
Vacant Units
3.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$232,700
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$1,395
Median Rent
1940
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 140 business establishments in ZIP 06607, employing approximately 1,475 people with a combined annual payroll of $110,043,000.
140
Businesses
1,475
Employees
$110.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25 | 17.9% |
| Construction | 20 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 14.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 06607 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 06607 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06607 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 06607 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06608 | Bridgeport, CT | 13,671 | 1.2 mi |
| 06610 | Bridgeport, CT | 22,735 | 2.1 mi |
| 06615 | Stratford, CT | 18,453 | 1.7 mi |
| 06604 | Bridgeport, CT | 30,313 | 1.8 mi |
| 06605 | Bridgeport, CT | 23,397 | 2.7 mi |
| 06606 | Bridgeport, CT | 46,236 | 3.4 mi |
| 06614 | Stratford, CT | 32,929 | 4.4 mi |
| 06825 | Fairfield, CT | 21,123 | 4.2 mi |
| 06824 | Fairfield, CT | 33,900 | 5.9 mi |
| 06611 | Trumbull, CT | 36,091 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06607, 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 (7,843 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 06607 in?
ZIP code 06607 (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 06607?
ZIP code 06607 in Bridgeport, CT has a population of 7,843 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06607?
The median household income in ZIP 06607 is $50,000, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06607?
The median home value in ZIP 06607 is $232,700, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06607?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06607 is African American at 35.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 56.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06607?
ZIP code 06607 has 140 business establishments employing approximately 1,475 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06607?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06607 are: Manufacturing (25), Construction (20), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06607?
In ZIP code 06607, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.0% 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 06607?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06607 is 27.4 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 06607?
In ZIP code 06607, approximately 40.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06607?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06607 is 29.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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