06605 ZIP Code
Bridgeport, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06605 |
| City/Town: | Bridgeport |
| County: | Connecticut Metropolitan |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,860 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,751 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,381 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,195 |
| Median Home Value: | $238,900 |
| Land Area: | 2.3 sq miles
5.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.1616, -73.2176 |
Population Information (06605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,860 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,505 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,355 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,669 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,316 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,360 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,344 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,785 | 10.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,705 | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,418 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,137 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,744 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,920 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,660 | 6.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 547 | 2.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 255 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $238,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,375 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,195 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,312 | 92.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 883 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,372 | 32.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,940 | 67.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,386 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,817 | 10.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,188 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,530 | 26.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,068 | 17.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,001 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,475 | 20.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,307 | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,751 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,882 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,128 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,381 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,810 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,765 | 87.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,035 | 12.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,265 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,604 | 84.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,265 | 9.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 872 | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,000 | 50.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,837 | 18.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 150 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,413 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,167 | 16.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,293 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,444 | 21.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,975 | 34.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,705 | 6.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 4,183 | 16.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 260 | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,827 | 10.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06605 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 537 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,134 | 11.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 732 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 706 | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,318 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,304 | 22.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 837 | 8.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,124 | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 713 | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 907 | 8.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06605 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,369 | 68.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,463 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 745 | 5.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 471 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 255 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,087 | 7.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06605 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,104 | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 951 | 6.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 241 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,997 | 14.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 675 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 474 | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 675 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,897 | 13.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,160 | 23.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,676 | 12.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 701 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 197 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.6% | 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 (06605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,840 | 88.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,268 | 51.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,219 | 43.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,919 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06605 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,322 | 80.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,364 | 22.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,172 | 11.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,035 | 10.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 417 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,096 | 20.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06605 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,002 | 17.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 584 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,037 | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,743 | 24.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 825 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,062 | 9.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,927 | 17.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 15 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06605 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 518 | 4.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 217 | 1.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 422 | 3.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 971 | 8.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,596 | 14.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 900 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 870 | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 857 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,844 | 43.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06605 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 508 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,584 | 23.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,441 | 39.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,610 | 23.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 761 | 6.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 291 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06605 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,886 | 66.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 511 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,015 | 19.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 800 | 7.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 28 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 47 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06605 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,739 | 16.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,214 | 40.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,216 | 31.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,143 | 11.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06605 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 196 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 132 | 3.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 415 | 12.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 645 | 19.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 599 | 17.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 984 | 29.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 320 | 9.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 81 | 2.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,389 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $868 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,375 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.38 |
Households (06605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,312 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,033 | 29.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,257 | 12.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,776 | 26.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,425 | 33.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,749 | 26.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,147 | 20.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.39 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06605 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,542 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,202 | 49.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,402 | 32.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 182 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,510 | 14.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,321 | 50.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06605 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,136 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 350 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 367 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,094 | 34.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,329 | 21.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,996 | 32.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,526 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 445 | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,759 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,671 | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 492 | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,175 | 59.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,004 | 27.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06605 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,379 | 82.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,066 | 15.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,127 | 52.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,739 | 42.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 870 | 21.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 200 | 4.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,254 | 74.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,305 | 8.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,606 | 286.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,606 | 286.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,606 | 286.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 951 | 41.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 216 | 9.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,054 | 175.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 56 | 2.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06605 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,191 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,032 | 53.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,159 | 46.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,300 | 30.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,956 | 12.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 330 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 573 | 2.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06605 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,312 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,598 | 93.1% | 89.4% |
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