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Waterbury, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06710

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

10,715
4,194/sq mi
$37,191
Median income
$228,300
Median home value
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Waterbury pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
4,194
people per sq mi
34%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06710 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06710 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut, home to 10,715 residents across 2.6 square miles, a density of 4,194 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06710 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,191 (67% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $25,904. 31.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 14.5%. On housing, the median home value is $228,300 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $1,128 per month, and 33.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing New Haven County, letting you compare 06710 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 06710

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waterbury, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06710.

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 06710, 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

10,715

Population

2.6

Area (sq mi)

4,194

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06710?

37.8

Median Age

45.0%

Male

55.0%

Female

20.9%

Foreign-Born

White 26.7%
African American 35.3%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%

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?

$37,191

Median Household Income

-67% vs state

$25,904

Per Capita Income

31.9%

Poverty Rate

14.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06710 ranks nationally

Waterbury, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$37,191 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 42.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,527

Total Housing Units

3,905

Occupied Units

622

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 33.7%
Renter 66.3%

$228,300

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$1,128

Median Rent

1938

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

-6.4%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06710 have decreased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +27.8% 166
2021 +8.1% 180
2022 +14.8% 207
2023 +9.4% 226
2024 -6.4% 212

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 89 business establishments in ZIP 06710, employing approximately 913 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,189,000.

89

Businesses

913

Employees

$43.2M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 24 27.0%
Retail trade 10 11.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 11.2%
Construction 9 10.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 10.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 6 6.7%
Educational services 3 3.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 3.4%

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 06710 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 06710 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 06710 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 06710 ranks #null 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
06702 Waterbury, CT 3,654 0.8 mi
06704 Waterbury, CT 25,139 1.4 mi
06708 Waterbury, CT 29,418 1.7 mi
06706 Waterbury, CT 14,324 2.8 mi
06779 Oakville, CT 8,324 2.6 mi
06705 Waterbury, CT 27,122 3.1 mi
06770 Naugatuck, CT 31,975 5.5 mi
06782 Plymouth, CT 2,376 5.9 mi
06716 Wolcott, CT 16,680 4.3 mi
06762 Middlebury, CT 7,561 4.9 mi

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Pop: 45,241
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Pop: 38,978
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Pop: 36,493

Related Areas

New Haven County Waterbury, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06710 in? ▼
ZIP code 06710 (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 06710? ▼
ZIP code 06710 in Waterbury, CT has a population of 10,715 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06710? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06710 is $37,191, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06710? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06710 is $228,300, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06710? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06710 is African American at 35.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06710? ▼
ZIP code 06710 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 913 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06710? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06710 are: Health care and social assistance (24), Retail trade (10), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06710? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06710 decreased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 06710? ▼
In ZIP code 06710, 42.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% 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 06710? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06710 is 27.7 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 06710? ▼
In ZIP code 06710, approximately 33.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06710? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06710 is 31.9% 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.