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Bridgeport, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06610

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

22,735
2,871/sq mi
$51,634
Median income
$228,300
Median home value
15.7%
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, mixed-tenure area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
2,871
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06610 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06610 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, with 22,735 residents across 7.9 square miles, a density of 2,871 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06610 reports a modest median household income of $51,634 (54% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $31,244. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.7%. The typical home here is valued at $228,300 (47% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,333 monthly, and 49.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06610, 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 06610

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bridgeport, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06610.

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 06610, 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

22,735

Population

7.9

Area (sq mi)

2,871

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06610?

41.3

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

30.2%

Foreign-Born

White 27.9%
African American 27.0%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%

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?

$51,634

Median Household Income

-54% vs state

$31,244

Per Capita Income

21.2%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

31.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06610 ranks nationally

Bridgeport, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,634 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 50.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

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

What does housing look like?

9,376

Total Housing Units

8,929

Occupied Units

447

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.4%
Renter 50.6%

$228,300

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$1,333

Median Rent

1953

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

+18.9%

YoY Change (2024)

309

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+209%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06610 have increased 18.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +12.1% 175
2021 +14.3% 200
2022 +12.3% 224
2023 +15.6% 260
2024 +18.9% 309

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 299 business establishments in ZIP 06610, employing approximately 5,707 people with a combined annual payroll of $311,383,000.

299

Businesses

5,707

Employees

$311.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 61 20.4%
Health care and social assistance 52 17.4%
Other services (except public administration) 38 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 34 11.4%
Construction 20 6.7%
Manufacturing 13 4.3%
Wholesale trade 13 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 4.0%
Finance and insurance 10 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 2.0%
Educational services 5 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.7%
Information 3 1.0%

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 06610 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 06610 ranks #7 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 06610 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 06610 ranks #8 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 1.4 mi
06607 Bridgeport, CT 7,843 2.1 mi
06606 Bridgeport, CT 46,236 2.1 mi
06604 Bridgeport, CT 30,313 2.5 mi
06614 Stratford, CT 32,929 2.8 mi
06615 Stratford, CT 18,453 2.9 mi
06825 Fairfield, CT 21,123 3.8 mi
06605 Bridgeport, CT 23,397 3.8 mi
06611 Trumbull, CT 36,091 4.4 mi
06460 Milford, CT 38,207 6.2 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 06610 in? ▼
ZIP code 06610 (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 06610? ▼
ZIP code 06610 in Bridgeport, CT has a population of 22,735 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06610? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06610 is $51,634, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06610? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06610 is $228,300, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06610? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06610 is White at 27.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06610? ▼
ZIP code 06610 has 299 business establishments employing approximately 5,707 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06610? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06610 are: Retail trade (61), Health care and social assistance (52), Other services (except public administration) (38). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06610? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06610 increased by 18.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 209%. 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 06610? ▼
In ZIP code 06610, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 06610? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06610 is 31.3 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 06610? ▼
In ZIP code 06610, approximately 49.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06610? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06610 is 21.2% 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.