06488 ZIP Code
Southbury, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06488 |
| City/Town: | Southbury |
| County: | Naugatuck Valley |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,936 |
| Median Household Income: | $107,266 |
| Per Capita Income: | $64,409 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,807 |
| Median Home Value: | $359,600 |
| Land Area: | 39.0 sq miles
101.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.4760, -73.2297 |
Population Information (06488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,936 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,443 | 47.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,493 | 52.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 51.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 951 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 884 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,374 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 997 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 918 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,450 | 7.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,018 | 10.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,408 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,409 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,616 | 8.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,728 | 13.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,059 | 10.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,124 | 5.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $359,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,757 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,807 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,020 | 91.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 787 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,911 | 86.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,109 | 13.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,812 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 472 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 349 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,008 | 20.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,978 | 13.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,246 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,110 | 27.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,649 | 24.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 52.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06488 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $107,266 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $157,429 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $154,932 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $64,409 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,689 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,378 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 311 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,704 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,516 | 80.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,212 | 12.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 646 | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,666 | 88.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 350 | 1.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 2 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 775 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 182 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 961 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 729 | 3.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,290 | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 93 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 427 | 2.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 141 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 629 | 3.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06488 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 200 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 99 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 543 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 590 | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 677 | 8.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,066 | 13.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 661 | 8.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,198 | 14.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 953 | 11.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,033 | 25.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06488 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,843 | 73.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 669 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 56 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 51 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 66 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,559 | 16.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06488 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 105 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 409 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,176 | 12.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 99 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,046 | 11.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 310 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 147 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 505 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,641 | 17.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,624 | 28.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 506 | 5.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 431 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 379 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (06488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,501 | 97.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,271 | 81.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,196 | 36.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 187 | 0.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06488 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,310 | 66.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,799 | 47.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,189 | 39.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 195 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 101 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 348 | 4.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06488 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,197 | 59.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,597 | 18.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 690 | 7.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 576 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 217 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 226 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 297 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 7 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06488 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 243 | 2.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 986 | 11.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 984 | 11.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,429 | 16.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,742 | 31.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,231 | 14.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 280 | 3.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 213 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 686 | 7.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06488 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 142 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 897 | 10.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,895 | 32.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,014 | 22.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,312 | 26.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 547 | 6.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06488 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 614 | 7.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 773 | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,087 | 38.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,294 | 41.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 125 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 120 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06488 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 516 | 6.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,775 | 34.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,013 | 37.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,716 | 21.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06488 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 86 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 174 | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 505 | 7.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 828 | 12.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,136 | 16.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,802 | 40.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,316 | 19.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 64 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06488 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,542 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,228 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,757 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.81 | 2.38 |
Households (06488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,020 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,445 | 55.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,669 | 20.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 815 | 10.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,429 | 30.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,941 | 24.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,166 | 51.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.42 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06488 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,645 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,936 | 25.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,746 | 62.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 325 | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 624 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,697 | 22.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06488 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,063 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 259 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 169 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,841 | 45.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 891 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 903 | 22.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,027 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,167 | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,688 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,575 | 13.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 85 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 498 | 19.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,992 | 77.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06488 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,214 | 91.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,617 | 8.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 399 | 24.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,199 | 74.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 452 | 28.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 19 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,328 | 91.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 311 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,608 | 517.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,608 | 517.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,608 | 517.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 494 | 158.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 198 | 63.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 274 | 88.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 1 | 0.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06488 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,985 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,234 | 90.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,751 | 9.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 317 | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 718 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 565 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 151 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06488 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,020 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,265 | 90.6% | 89.4% |
Southbury, CT06488