Waterbury, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06706
New Haven County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,324
- 1,450/sq mi High-density area
- $52,242
- Median income Below-median income area
- $210,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waterbury pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,450
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06706 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 06706 (Waterbury, CT) rose +12.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.6 in 2023 to 250.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06706 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut, home to 14,324 residents across 9.9 square miles, a density of 1,450 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06706 reports a modest median household income of $52,242 (54% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,583. Economic pressure is pronounced: 25.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $210,700 (51% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,269; owner occupancy is 40.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New Haven County, so 06706 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 06706
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waterbury, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06706.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
79 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 30
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 29
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 24
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Construction 16
Construction
16 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 06706, 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
14,324
Population
9.9
Area (sq mi)
1,450
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06706?
36.1
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
22.5%
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?
$52,242
Median Household Income
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$25,583
Per Capita Income
25.6%
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06706 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)
$52,242 6th percentile higher than 6% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,007housing units
6,007
Total Housing Units
5,506
Occupied Units
501
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$210,700
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$1,269
Median Rent
1952
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
+12.9%
YoY Change (2024)
250
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+150%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06706 have increased 12.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.5% | 133 |
| 2021 | +31.9% | 176 |
| 2022 | +15.7% | 203 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 222 |
| 2024 | +12.9% | 250 |
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 225 business establishments in ZIP 06706, employing approximately 3,600 people with a combined annual payroll of $192,550,000.
225
Businesses
3,600
Employees
$192.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 79 | 35.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 10.7% |
| Construction | 16 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 4.0% |
| Information | 7 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.3% |
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 06706 vs 06705 →
ZIP 06706 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
- 06712 9,376
Prospect (06712)
9,376 residents
- 06762 7,561
Middlebury (06762)
7,561 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06706 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06706 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06444
Marion (06444)
$139,830 median income
- 06762
Middlebury (06762)
$133,487 median income
- 06712
Prospect (06712)
$126,394 median income
- 06716
Wolcott (06716)
$111,225 median income
- 06770
Naugatuck (06770)
$96,208 median income
- 06708
Waterbury (06708)
$67,364 median income
- 06705 $53,954
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 06706 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06705 | Waterbury, CT | 27,122 | 1.9 mi |
| 06702 | Waterbury, CT | 3,654 | 2.1 mi |
| 06710 | Waterbury, CT | 10,715 | 2.8 mi |
| 06708 | Waterbury, CT | 29,418 | 2.6 mi |
| 06704 | Waterbury, CT | 25,139 | 3.8 mi |
| 06770 | Naugatuck, CT | 31,975 | 3.4 mi |
| 06712 | Prospect, CT | 9,376 | 3.4 mi |
| 06762 | Middlebury, CT | 7,561 | 5.2 mi |
| 06716 | Wolcott, CT | 16,680 | 5.4 mi |
| 06444 | Marion, CT | 370 | 5.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06706, 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 (14,324 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 06706 in?
ZIP code 06706 (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 06706?
ZIP code 06706 in Waterbury, CT has a population of 14,324 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06706?
The median household income in ZIP 06706 is $52,242, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06706?
The median home value in ZIP 06706 is $210,700, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06706?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06706 is White at 35.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06706?
ZIP code 06706 has 225 business establishments employing approximately 3,600 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06706?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06706 are: Retail trade (79), Health care and social assistance (30), Accommodation and food services (29). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06706?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06706 increased by 12.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 06706?
In ZIP code 06706, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 06706?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06706 is 25.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06706?
In ZIP code 06706, approximately 40.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06706?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06706 is 25.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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