Waterbury, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06702
New Haven County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,654
- 2,207/sq mi High-density area
- $14,474
- Median income Below-median income area
- $286,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 9.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waterbury pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Lowest
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,207
- people per sq mi
- 8%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06702 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 06702 covers 1.7 square miles in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,654 residents on file, a density of 2,207 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06702 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $14,474 (87% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,036. The poverty rate is 45.6%, 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 $286,100 (34% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $749; owner occupancy is 8.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New Haven County, so 06702 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 06702
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waterbury, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06702.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
44 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 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 06702, Waterbury, 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
3,654
Population
1.7
Area (sq mi)
2,207
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06702?
55.9
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
10.6%
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?
$14,474
Median Household Income
-87% vs state ZIP avg
$18,036
Per Capita Income
45.6%
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 06702 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Waterbury, 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)
$14,474 0th percentile higher than 0% 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
2,085housing units
2,085
Total Housing Units
1,859
Occupied Units
226
Vacant Units
1.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$286,100
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$749
Median Rent
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 267 business establishments in ZIP 06702, employing approximately 4,360 people with a combined annual payroll of $213,311,000.
267
Businesses
4,360
Employees
$213.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 48 | 18.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 44 | 16.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 9.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.3% |
| Construction | 4 | 1.5% |
| Information | 4 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.5% |
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 06702 vs 06710 →
ZIP 06702 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06770
Naugatuck (06770)
31,975 residents
- 06708
Waterbury (06708)
29,418 residents
- 06705
Waterbury (06705)
27,122 residents
- 06704
Waterbury (06704)
25,139 residents
- 06716
Wolcott (06716)
16,680 residents
- 06706
Waterbury (06706)
14,324 residents
- 06710 10,715
Waterbury (06710)
10,715 residents
- 06779 8,324
Oakville (06779)
8,324 residents
- 06762 7,561
Middlebury (06762)
7,561 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06702 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06702 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06762
Middlebury (06762)
$133,487 median income
- 06782
Plymouth (06782)
$124,708 median income
- 06716
Wolcott (06716)
$111,225 median income
- 06770
Naugatuck (06770)
$96,208 median income
- 06779
Oakville (06779)
$95,798 median income
- 06708
Waterbury (06708)
$67,364 median income
- 06705
Waterbury (06705)
$53,954 median income
- 06706 $52,242
Waterbury (06706)
$52,242 median income
- 06704 $48,718
Waterbury (06704)
$48,718 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06702 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06710 | Waterbury, CT | 10,715 | 0.8 mi |
| 06708 | Waterbury, CT | 29,418 | 1.2 mi |
| 06704 | Waterbury, CT | 25,139 | 2.1 mi |
| 06706 | Waterbury, CT | 14,324 | 2.1 mi |
| 06705 | Waterbury, CT | 27,122 | 2.8 mi |
| 06779 | Oakville, CT | 8,324 | 3.2 mi |
| 06770 | Naugatuck, CT | 31,975 | 4.7 mi |
| 06782 | Plymouth, CT | 2,376 | 6.7 mi |
| 06762 | Middlebury, CT | 7,561 | 4.5 mi |
| 06716 | Wolcott, CT | 16,680 | 4.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06702, 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 (3,654 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 06702 in?
ZIP code 06702 (Waterbury) is located in New Haven County, Connecticut. New Haven County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/new-haven-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06702?
ZIP code 06702 in Waterbury, CT has a population of 3,654 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06702?
The median household income in ZIP 06702 is $14,474, which is 81% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06702?
The median home value in ZIP 06702 is $286,100, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06702?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06702 is African American at 37.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06702?
ZIP code 06702 has 267 business establishments employing approximately 4,360 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06702?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06702 are: Retail trade (48), Health care and social assistance (44), Professional, scientific, and technical services (36). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06702?
In ZIP code 06702, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06702?
In ZIP code 06702, approximately 8.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 92.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06702?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06702 is 45.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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