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Naugatuck, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06770

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

31,975
739/sq mi
$96,208
Median income
$259,000
Median home value
32.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Naugatuck pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
739
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06770 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06770 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Naugatuck, New Haven County, Connecticut, with 31,975 residents across 43.3 square miles, a density of 739 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06770 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,208 (15% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $44,356. Local economic indicators show a 6.3% poverty rate alongside 5.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $259,000 (40% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,369 monthly, and 67.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06770, plus 6 more within New Haven County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 06770

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Naugatuck, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06770.

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 06770, Naugatuck, 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

31,975

Population

43.3

Area (sq mi)

739

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06770?

39.8

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

17.2%

Foreign-Born

White 65.1%
African American 12.7%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%

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?

$96,208

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$44,356

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

33.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06770 ranks nationally

Naugatuck, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,208 Top 22% higher than 78% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.1%

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

What does housing look like?

13,258

Total Housing Units

12,749

Occupied Units

509

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.8%
Renter 32.2%

$259,000

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$1,369

Median Rent

1971

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

+10.8%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06770 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 141
2021 +17.4% 166
2022 +15.5% 192
2023 +10.9% 212
2024 +10.8% 235

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 463 business establishments in ZIP 06770, employing approximately 5,889 people with a combined annual payroll of $328,349,000.

463

Businesses

5,889

Employees

$328.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 64 13.8%
Construction 60 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 60 13.0%
Health care and social assistance 53 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 50 10.8%
Manufacturing 41 8.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 4.1%
Wholesale trade 17 3.7%
Finance and insurance 17 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.2%
Educational services 5 1.1%
Information 4 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.7%

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 06770 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 06770 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 06770 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 06770 ranks #5 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
06403 Beacon Falls, CT 6,033 3.5 mi
06706 Waterbury, CT 14,324 3.4 mi
06708 Waterbury, CT 29,418 4.2 mi
06702 Waterbury, CT 3,654 4.7 mi
06712 Prospect, CT 9,376 4.0 mi
06710 Waterbury, CT 10,715 5.5 mi
06762 Middlebury, CT 7,561 4.5 mi
06704 Waterbury, CT 25,139 6.8 mi
06705 Waterbury, CT 27,122 5.1 mi
06524 Bethany, CT 5,563 5.4 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06770 in? ▼
ZIP code 06770 (Naugatuck) 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 06770? ▼
ZIP code 06770 in Naugatuck, CT has a population of 31,975 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06770? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06770 is $96,208, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06770? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06770 is $259,000, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06770? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06770 is White at 65.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06770? ▼
ZIP code 06770 has 463 business establishments employing approximately 5,889 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06770? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06770 are: Retail trade (64), Construction (60), Accommodation and food services (60). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06770? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06770 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 06770? ▼
In ZIP code 06770, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.1% 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 06770? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06770 is 33.3 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 06770? ▼
In ZIP code 06770, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06770? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06770 is 6.3% 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.