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Population and households in ZIP 06606
Household size in ZIP 06606
| Period | ZIP 06606 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.98 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.93 | 2.76 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | +0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 06606 holds 2.81 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the west. ZIP 06606 has larger households than the great majority of Connecticut ZIP codes.
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 06606
| Period | ZIP 06606 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.0 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.5 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.0 | 41.5 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.3 | 41.6 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 06606 are younger than 39.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in the Bridgeport area as a whole, where the median age is 41.6. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.0, 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 06606
| Period | ZIP 06606 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 10.8% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 06606 (14.6%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 06606 has a higher 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 06606
Renters in ZIP 06606
| Period | ZIP 06606 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3% | 29.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.6% | 31.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.1% | 32.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.3% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +4.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 06606 than nationally: 44.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 43.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 7.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 06606
| Period | ZIP 06606 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 8.3% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 8.8% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 7.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 06606: 7.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Bridgeport area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.3 points, in line with the national trend.
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 06606
| Period | ZIP 06606 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1962 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1964 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 06606 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast has the oldest housing. ZIP 06606 has older homes than the great majority of Connecticut ZIP codes.
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 06606
| Period | ZIP 06606 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,215 | $1,394 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,207 | $1,488 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,287 | $1,784 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,654 | $2,167 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$439 | +$773 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 06606 costs $1,654 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the wider Bridgeport area ($2,167). Rents are up $439 a month from 2006–10, a 36% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.1% 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 06606
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 06606
| Period | ZIP 06606 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 43.2% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 45.5% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 47.9% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 50.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 06606: 25.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
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 06606
| Period | ZIP 06606 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.6% | 87.7% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.7% | 88.8% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.9% | 89.8% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.8% | 89.7% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +2.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in ZIP 06606 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points, mirroring the country. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 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 06606
| Period | ZIP 06606 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 06606: 7.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.8 points, in line with the national trend. 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 06606 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 06606 | 2.81 | 39.3 | 14.6% | 44.3% | 7.0% | 1958 | $1,654 | 25.1% | 80.8% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 06604 | 2.76 | 36.5 | 18.7% | 65.1% | 5.8% | 1948 | $1,483 | 25.4% | 71.8% | 11.5% |
| ZIP 06608 | 2.76 | 36.0 | 24.0% | 75.3% | 9.7% | 1961 | $1,386 | 10.9% | 67.7% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 06825 | 2.68 | 41.9 | 8.7% | 17.6% | 5.1% | 1958 | $2,181 | 62.5% | 94.9% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 06610 | 2.52 | 40.5 | 17.5% | 50.3% | 5.1% | 1953 | $1,447 | 16.0% | 77.5% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 06605 | 2.63 | 33.6 | 19.8% | 67.9% | 5.9% | 1957 | $1,479 | 30.4% | 78.4% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 06607 | 3.16 | 31.1 | 22.7% | 61.6% | 5.6% | 1945 | $1,405 | 9.6% | 77.4% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 06611 | 3.02 | 42.6 | 7.2% | 10.4% | 7.6% | 1966 | $2,168 | 59.9% | 95.7% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 06614 | 2.63 | 46.7 | 9.0% | 11.4% | 5.0% | 1959 | $1,796 | 40.1% | 92.2% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 06615 | 2.53 | 43.2 | 12.5% | 32.1% | 8.3% | 1956 | $1,639 | 31.1% | 89.5% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 06824 | 2.84 | 40.7 | 7.2% | 16.8% | 4.9% | 1962 | $2,446 | 69.4% | 94.7% | 6.6% |
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 06606. 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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