ZIP Code 06710

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Waterbury · New Haven County · Connecticut

Population
10,715

4,194/sq mi

Median income
$37,191

▼ 51% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$228,300

▼ 18% vs US

higher than 52% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.5%

Median age 37.8

Land area
2.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 06710 in Waterbury, Connecticut has a population of 10,715. The median household income is $37,191, which is 51% below the national average. Median home value is $228,300, 18% below the US average. 12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06710 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.6 square miles in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut. The area is home to 10,715 residents, producing a population density of 4,194 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 06710 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06710 sits at $37,191 (67% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $25,904. The poverty rate stands at 31.9% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 06710 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, 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 06710 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 06710

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

10,715

Population

2.6

Area (sq mi)

4,194

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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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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.

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Official Data Resources for Waterbury, CT

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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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