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Population and households in ZIP 06470
Household size in ZIP 06470
| Period | ZIP 06470 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.95 | 2.71 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.86 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.76 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.85 | 2.75 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | +0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 06470 average 2.85 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has dropped from 2.95 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 06470
| Period | ZIP 06470 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.5 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.3 | 41.5 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 41.6 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 06470 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 06470
| Period | ZIP 06470 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 10.8% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 06470: 5.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 06470 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Connecticut ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 06470
Renters in ZIP 06470
| Period | ZIP 06470 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 29.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 31.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 32.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +4.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 06470 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 31.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 06470
| Period | ZIP 06470 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 8.3% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 8.8% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 7.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 06470 than nationally: 7.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Bridgeport area.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 06470
| Period | ZIP 06470 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1962 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1964 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 06470 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the wider Bridgeport area, where the median home dates to 1967. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 06470
| Period | ZIP 06470 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,403 | $1,394 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,502 | $1,488 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,739 | $1,784 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,154 | $2,167 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$751 | +$773 | +$575 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 06470 pays $2,154 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $751 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 40.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 06470
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 06470
| Period | ZIP 06470 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.4% | 43.2% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.8% | 45.5% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.8% | 47.9% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.2% | 50.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 06470 is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (57.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 06470
| Period | ZIP 06470 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.5% | 87.7% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.5% | 88.8% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 89.8% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 89.7% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +2.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 06470: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 06470
| Period | ZIP 06470 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 06470 has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.6 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 06470 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 06470 | 2.85 | 44.2 | 5.7% | 12.5% | 7.0% | 1978 | $2,154 | 57.2% | 94.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 06482 | 2.85 | 44.5 | 9.7% | 6.7% | 11.9% | 1980 | $2,095 | 60.5% | 97.4% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 06801 | 2.71 | 43.1 | 9.8% | 24.7% | 6.6% | 1974 | $1,803 | 46.8% | 90.5% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 06468 | 3.11 | 42.5 | 7.9% | 4.3% | 8.6% | 1977 | $1,525 | 57.2% | 97.1% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 06804 | 2.78 | 45.9 | 7.4% | 13.5% | 6.8% | 1977 | $1,886 | 58.2% | 97.2% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 06810 | 2.77 | 39.2 | 15.7% | 59.4% | 6.4% | 1972 | $1,937 | 29.4% | 79.4% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 06896 | 2.56 | 52.4 | 3.8% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 1973 | $2,033 | 72.3% | 99.2% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 06488 | 2.39 | 53.2 | 3.2% | 11.8% | 6.6% | 1978 | $1,915 | 51.7% | 95.0% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 06811 | 2.62 | 44.4 | 8.5% | 22.6% | 7.5% | 1975 | $1,700 | 42.4% | 88.3% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 06612 | 3.05 | 45.2 | 7.3% | 11.8% | 4.3% | 1973 | $3,000 | 72.8% | 97.9% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 06478 | 2.66 | 45.5 | 1.1% | 9.6% | 3.8% | 1987 | $1,419 | 47.2% | 97.7% | 2.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 06470. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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