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Population and households in ZIP 06610
Household size in ZIP 06610
| Period | ZIP 06610 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.71 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.76 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.75 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | +0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 06610 run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.61, as it has 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 06610
| Period | ZIP 06610 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.7 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.2 | 41.5 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.5 | 41.6 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 40.5, the median age in ZIP 06610 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 36.6 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 06610
| Period | ZIP 06610 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in ZIP 06610 (17.5%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 06610 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 06610
Renters in ZIP 06610
| Period | ZIP 06610 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.1% | 29.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.3% | 31.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.3% | 32.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.3% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +4.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 06610 rent: 50.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than four in ten owners (43.2%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 06610
| Period | ZIP 06610 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 8.3% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 8.8% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 7.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 06610: just 5.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 6.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 06610 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Connecticut ZIP codes.
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 06610
| Period | ZIP 06610 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1948 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1962 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1946 | 1964 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1953 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 06610 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1953, 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 1948 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the west. Only 15 of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 06610
| Period | ZIP 06610 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,059 | $1,394 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,081 | $1,488 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,215 | $1,784 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,447 | $2,167 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$389 | +$773 | +$575 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 06610 runs $1,447 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $389 a month from 2006–10, a 37% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 38.1% 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 north; the most affordable are in the east.
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 06610
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 06610
| Period | ZIP 06610 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 43.2% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 45.5% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 47.9% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 50.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 06610: 16.0% 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 4.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 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 06610
| Period | ZIP 06610 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.9% | 87.7% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.7% | 88.8% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.6% | 89.8% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.5% | 89.7% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +2.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in ZIP 06610 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten 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 06610
| Period | ZIP 06610 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 06610 runs well above the national rate: 8.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 17 of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.3 points, 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 06610 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 06610 | 2.52 | 40.5 | 17.5% | 50.3% | 5.1% | 1953 | $1,447 | 16.0% | 77.5% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 06608 | 2.76 | 36.0 | 24.0% | 75.3% | 9.7% | 1961 | $1,386 | 10.9% | 67.7% | 9.0% |
| 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 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 06604 | 2.76 | 36.5 | 18.7% | 65.1% | 5.8% | 1948 | $1,483 | 25.4% | 71.8% | 11.5% |
| ZIP 06605 | 2.63 | 33.6 | 19.8% | 67.9% | 5.9% | 1957 | $1,479 | 30.4% | 78.4% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 06825 | 2.68 | 41.9 | 8.7% | 17.6% | 5.1% | 1958 | $2,181 | 62.5% | 94.9% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 06611 | 3.02 | 42.6 | 7.2% | 10.4% | 7.6% | 1966 | $2,168 | 59.9% | 95.7% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 06461 | 2.51 | 44.7 | 6.3% | 11.9% | 6.5% | 1974 | $2,448 | 54.9% | 96.3% | 3.9% |
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 06610. 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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