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Population and households in ZIP 06605
Household size in ZIP 06605
| Period | ZIP 06605 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.77 | 2.71 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.92 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.76 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.75 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | +0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 06605 average 2.63 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the Bridgeport area as a whole, where it has 2.75 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.77, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 06605
| Period | ZIP 06605 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.6 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.9 | 41.5 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.6 | 41.6 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 06605 is young: half of its residents are under 33.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has crept up from 33.1 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight are younger.
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 06605
| Period | ZIP 06605 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 10.8% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 06605: 19.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 6.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 06605
Renters in ZIP 06605
| Period | ZIP 06605 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.0% | 29.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 69.5% | 31.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.8% | 32.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 67.9% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +4.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 06605: 67.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 39.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine have a higher share of renters.
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 06605
| Period | ZIP 06605 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 8.3% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 8.8% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 7.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 06605 than nationally: 5.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Bridgeport area. Vacancy is down 10.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 06605
| Period | ZIP 06605 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1942 | 1962 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1944 | 1964 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 06605 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1957, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1947 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the north.
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 06605
| Period | ZIP 06605 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $963 | $1,394 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,072 | $1,488 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,146 | $1,784 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,479 | $2,167 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$515 | +$773 | +$575 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 06605 pays $1,479 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $515 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.3% 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 06605
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 06605
| Period | ZIP 06605 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 43.2% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 45.5% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 47.9% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.4% | 50.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 06605 (30.4%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northeast.
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 06605
| Period | ZIP 06605 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.6% | 87.7% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.6% | 88.8% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 72.5% | 89.8% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.4% | 89.7% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.9 pts | +2.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in ZIP 06605 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 11.9 points, mirroring the country. Only 13 of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 06605
| Period | ZIP 06605 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 06605: 9.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 7.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 06605 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 06605 | 2.63 | 33.6 | 19.8% | 67.9% | 5.9% | 1957 | $1,479 | 30.4% | 78.4% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 06604 | 2.76 | 36.5 | 18.7% | 65.1% | 5.8% | 1948 | $1,483 | 25.4% | 71.8% | 11.5% |
| ZIP 06825 | 2.68 | 41.9 | 8.7% | 17.6% | 5.1% | 1958 | $2,181 | 62.5% | 94.9% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 06608 | 2.76 | 36.0 | 24.0% | 75.3% | 9.7% | 1961 | $1,386 | 10.9% | 67.7% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 06824 | 2.84 | 40.7 | 7.2% | 16.8% | 4.9% | 1962 | $2,446 | 69.4% | 94.7% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 06607 | 3.16 | 31.1 | 22.7% | 61.6% | 5.6% | 1945 | $1,405 | 9.6% | 77.4% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 06606 | 2.81 | 39.3 | 14.6% | 44.3% | 7.0% | 1958 | $1,654 | 25.1% | 80.8% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 06610 | 2.52 | 40.5 | 17.5% | 50.3% | 5.1% | 1953 | $1,447 | 16.0% | 77.5% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 06890 | 2.69 | 45.8 | 6.1% | 13.9% | 7.6% | 1970 | $3,168 | 83.9% | 98.7% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 06615 | 2.53 | 43.2 | 12.5% | 32.1% | 8.3% | 1956 | $1,639 | 31.1% | 89.5% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 06614 | 2.63 | 46.7 | 9.0% | 11.4% | 5.0% | 1959 | $1,796 | 40.1% | 92.2% | 7.7% |
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 06605. 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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