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Population and households in ZIP 06608
Household size in ZIP 06608
| Period | ZIP 06608 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.91 | 2.71 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.14 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.18 | 2.76 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.75 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | +0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 06608 holds 2.76 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.91 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the center.
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 06608
| Period | ZIP 06608 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.4 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.5 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.2 | 41.5 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.0 | 41.6 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.6 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 36.0, ZIP 06608 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.4, as it has nationally. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 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 06608
| Period | ZIP 06608 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.2% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 28.1% | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.0% | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −10.3 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly a quarter of households in ZIP 06608 (24.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 10.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten 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 06608
Renters in ZIP 06608
| Period | ZIP 06608 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.7% | 29.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 76.1% | 31.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.9% | 32.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 75.3% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +4.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 06608: 75.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Just over four in ten owners (42.7%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.6 points, mirroring the country. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six 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 06608
| Period | ZIP 06608 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 8.3% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 8.8% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 7.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 06608 is close to the national rate: 9.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Bridgeport area as a whole (7.0%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 7.8 points, 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 06608
| Period | ZIP 06608 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1962 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1944 | 1964 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +19 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 06608 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1961, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1942 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
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 06608
| Period | ZIP 06608 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $951 | $1,394 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $988 | $1,488 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,164 | $1,784 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,386 | $2,167 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$436 | +$773 | +$575 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 06608 pays $1,386 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $436 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the west.
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 06608
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 06608
| Period | ZIP 06608 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 43.2% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 45.5% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 47.9% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 50.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 06608: 10.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.9 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have a lower share of college graduates.
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 06608
| Period | ZIP 06608 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.7% | 87.7% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 63.9% | 88.8% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 64.7% | 89.8% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 67.7% | 89.7% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a third of adults in ZIP 06608 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 67.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 11.0 points, mirroring the country. No other Connecticut ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 06608
| Period | ZIP 06608 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 06608 runs well above the national rate: 9.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 15 of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 8.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 06608 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 06608 | 2.76 | 36.0 | 24.0% | 75.3% | 9.7% | 1961 | $1,386 | 10.9% | 67.7% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 06610 | 2.52 | 40.5 | 17.5% | 50.3% | 5.1% | 1953 | $1,447 | 16.0% | 77.5% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 06607 | 3.16 | 31.1 | 22.7% | 61.6% | 5.6% | 1945 | $1,405 | 9.6% | 77.4% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 06604 | 2.76 | 36.5 | 18.7% | 65.1% | 5.8% | 1948 | $1,483 | 25.4% | 71.8% | 11.5% |
| ZIP 06606 | 2.81 | 39.3 | 14.6% | 44.3% | 7.0% | 1958 | $1,654 | 25.1% | 80.8% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 06605 | 2.63 | 33.6 | 19.8% | 67.9% | 5.9% | 1957 | $1,479 | 30.4% | 78.4% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 06615 | 2.53 | 43.2 | 12.5% | 32.1% | 8.3% | 1956 | $1,639 | 31.1% | 89.5% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 06825 | 2.68 | 41.9 | 8.7% | 17.6% | 5.1% | 1958 | $2,181 | 62.5% | 94.9% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 06614 | 2.63 | 46.7 | 9.0% | 11.4% | 5.0% | 1959 | $1,796 | 40.1% | 92.2% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 06824 | 2.84 | 40.7 | 7.2% | 16.8% | 4.9% | 1962 | $2,446 | 69.4% | 94.7% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 06611 | 3.02 | 42.6 | 7.2% | 10.4% | 7.6% | 1966 | $2,168 | 59.9% | 95.7% | 4.9% |
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 06608. 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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