ZIP Code 06708
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Waterbury · New Haven County · Connecticut
- Population
- 29,418
- Median income
- $67,364
- Median home value
- $218,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.2%
- Land area
- 24.7 sq mi
1,190/sq mi
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.5
New York
ZIP code 06708 in Waterbury, Connecticut has a population of 29,418. The median household income is $67,364, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $218,500, 21% below the US average. 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06708 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.7 square miles in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut. The area is home to 29,418 residents, producing a population density of 1,190 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 06708 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06708 sits at $67,364 (40% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $34,563. The poverty rate stands at 16.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $218,500 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $1,313 per month, and 59.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06708 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Haven County, so you can benchmark 06708 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 06708
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06708.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
139 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
66 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 45
Accommodation and food services
45 establishments
- Construction 40
Construction
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 38
Other services (except public administration)
38 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06708, Waterbury, CT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
29,418
Population
24.7
Area (sq mi)
1,190
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06708?
38.5
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
18.7%
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?
$67,364
Median Household Income
-40% vs state
$34,563
Per Capita Income
16.6%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
12,957
Total Housing Units
11,932
Occupied Units
1,025
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$218,500
Median Home Value
-50% vs state
$1,313
Median Rent
1963
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
+3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06708 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.3% | 136 |
| 2021 | +20.9% | 165 |
| 2022 | +16.1% | 191 |
| 2023 | +20.7% | 231 |
| 2024 | +3.8% | 240 |
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 505 business establishments in ZIP 06708, employing approximately 10,245 people with a combined annual payroll of $536,165,000.
505
Businesses
10,245
Employees
$536.2M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 139 | 27.5% |
| Retail trade | 66 | 13.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 45 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 40 | 7.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 33 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 32 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 10 | 2.0% |
| Information | 5 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.8% |
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 06708 vs 06702 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06702 | Waterbury, CT | 3,654 | 1.2 mi |
| 06710 | Waterbury, CT | 10,715 | 1.7 mi |
| 06779 | Oakville, CT | 8,324 | 3.2 mi |
| 06706 | Waterbury, CT | 14,324 | 2.6 mi |
| 06704 | Waterbury, CT | 25,139 | 3.1 mi |
| 06770 | Naugatuck, CT | 31,975 | 4.2 mi |
| 06705 | Waterbury, CT | 27,122 | 3.8 mi |
| 06762 | Middlebury, CT | 7,561 | 3.3 mi |
| 06403 | Beacon Falls, CT | 6,033 | 7.7 mi |
| 06782 | Plymouth, CT | 2,376 | 7.3 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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