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Population and households in ZIP 06897
Household size in ZIP 06897
| Period | ZIP 06897 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.96 | 2.71 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.08 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.01 | 2.76 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.10 | 2.75 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | +0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
ZIP 06897 is a place of big households: 3.10 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.96, even as the national average fell. Only four of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 06897
| Period | ZIP 06897 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.0 | 41.5 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.2 | 41.6 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 06897 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.2, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.9, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the center.
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 06897
| Period | ZIP 06897 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 10.8% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 06897: 3.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, as it has nationally. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower 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 06897
Renters in ZIP 06897
| Period | ZIP 06897 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 29.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 31.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 32.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +4.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 06897 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 28.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.2 points from 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 06897
| Period | ZIP 06897 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 8.3% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 8.8% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 7.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.3% of homes in ZIP 06897 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. ZIP 06897 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of 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 06897
| Period | ZIP 06897 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1962 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1964 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 06897 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Locally, though, homes here are newer than in the Bridgeport area overall, where the median home dates to 1967. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the east.
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 06897
| Period | ZIP 06897 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,473 | $1,394 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,948 | $1,488 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,650 | $1,784 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,855 | $2,167 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,382 | +$773 | +$575 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 06897 runs $2,855 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,382 a month from 2006–10, a 94% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the south.
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 06897
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 06897
| Period | ZIP 06897 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.1% | 43.2% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 75.7% | 45.5% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 76.5% | 47.9% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 75.6% | 50.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 06897 is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (75.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only eight of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 06897
| Period | ZIP 06897 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.9% | 87.7% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.0% | 88.8% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 89.8% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.1% | 89.7% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +2.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 06897: 98.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. ZIP 06897 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Connecticut ZIP codes.
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 06897
| Period | ZIP 06897 | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 06897 runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 06897 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 06897 | 3.10 | 43.2 | 3.8% | 11.5% | 5.3% | 1972 | $2,855 | 75.6% | 98.1% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 06883 | 2.94 | 44.6 | 5.4% | 3.0% | 7.5% | 1968 | $2,794 | 83.5% | 98.6% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 06840 | 2.95 | 41.9 | 3.6% | 16.3% | 8.1% | 1969 | $3,297 | 82.8% | 98.1% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 06851 | 2.51 | 44.4 | 7.6% | 37.5% | 6.0% | 1967 | $2,254 | 47.4% | 90.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 06850 | 2.57 | 38.9 | 8.0% | 46.9% | 6.5% | 1972 | $2,241 | 48.1% | 91.5% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 06880 | 2.82 | 45.9 | 3.3% | 11.2% | 7.2% | 1972 | $2,852 | 80.5% | 98.0% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 10590 | 2.75 | 47.0 | 1.8% | 7.1% | 9.1% | 1973 | $2,804 | 71.0% | 97.8% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 10576 | 2.84 | 50.8 | 1.2% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 1971 | $3,457 | 77.6% | 98.4% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 06855 | 2.68 | 42.5 | 6.8% | 43.0% | 5.5% | 1958 | $1,976 | 40.8% | 86.3% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 06896 | 2.56 | 52.4 | 3.8% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 1973 | $2,033 | 72.3% | 99.2% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 06877 | 2.77 | 44.5 | 3.9% | 16.5% | 5.5% | 1975 | $2,147 | 72.8% | 97.9% | 3.7% |
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 06897. 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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