06608 ZIP Code
Bridgeport, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06608 |
| City/Town: | Bridgeport |
| County: | Connecticut Metropolitan |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,923 |
| Median Household Income: | $39,450 |
| Per Capita Income: | $26,853 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,427 |
| Median Home Value: | $190,400 |
| Land Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.1865, -73.1813 |
Population Information (06608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,923 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,450 | 49.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,473 | 50.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 770 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 826 | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 904 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 878 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 717 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,510 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,567 | 14.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,295 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 635 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 755 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 705 | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 275 | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 86 | 0.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $190,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,274 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,427 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,946 | 89.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 481 | 10.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,026 | 26.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,920 | 74.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,828 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,474 | 21.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 827 | 12.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,501 | 36.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,095 | 16.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 327 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 486 | 7.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 118 | 1.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 66.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 8.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06608 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $39,450 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $54,286 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $45,847 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $26,853 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,033 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,477 | 89.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 556 | 11.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,245 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,982 | 88.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 248 | 5.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 247 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,353 | 21.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,838 | 26.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 562 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,794 | 34.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,349 | 12.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,887 | 44.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,939 | 63.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 606 | 5.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 3,324 | 30.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 104 | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,905 | 26.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06608 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 404 | 10.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 576 | 14.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 562 | 14.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 184 | 4.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 663 | 16.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 622 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 551 | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 253 | 6.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 68 | 1.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 63 | 1.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06608 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,309 | 51.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 793 | 17.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 589 | 13.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 370 | 8.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 177 | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 64 | 1.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06608 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 508 | 11.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 637 | 14.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 57 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 572 | 12.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 265 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 19 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 105 | 2.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 470 | 10.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 985 | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 502 | 11.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 321 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 36 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 33.3% | 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 (06608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,436 | 86.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,357 | 30.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,410 | 58.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,444 | 13.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06608 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,717 | 68.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,069 | 27.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 581 | 14.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 797 | 20.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 174 | 4.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,573 | 39.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06608 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 503 | 11.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 467 | 10.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,102 | 24.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,166 | 26.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 361 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 258 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 551 | 12.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 19 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06608 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 178 | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 309 | 7.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 334 | 7.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 342 | 7.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 181 | 4.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 502 | 11.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 356 | 8.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 260 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,965 | 44.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06608 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 162 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 795 | 18.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,758 | 39.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,300 | 29.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 307 | 6.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 105 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06608 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,920 | 74.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 62 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 566 | 14.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 354 | 9.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 19 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 25 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06608 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,309 | 33.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,661 | 42.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 790 | 20.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 186 | 4.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06608 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 78 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 154 | 15.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 169 | 16.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 132 | 12.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 312 | 30.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 125 | 12.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 49 | 4.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 7 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06608 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,837 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $922 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,274 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.79 | 2.38 |
Households (06608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,946 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,109 | 28.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 526 | 13.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 999 | 25.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,578 | 40.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,462 | 37.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 922 | 23.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.72 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.53 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06608 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,129 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,939 | 47.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,388 | 33.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 128 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 455 | 11.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,103 | 50.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06608 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,163 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 128 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 160 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,626 | 51.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 473 | 15.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 776 | 24.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,991 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 136 | 1.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,880 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,339 | 21.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 288 | 12.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,458 | 62.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 593 | 25.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06608 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,699 | 79.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,068 | 18.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,427 | 69.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 496 | 24.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 223 | 10.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 145 | 7.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,427 | 68.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,614 | 14.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,496 | 216.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,496 | 216.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,496 | 216.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 36 | 2.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 417 | 25.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,892 | 179.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06608 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,153 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 3,636 | 35.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,517 | 64.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,504 | 54.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 509 | 5.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 298 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 206 | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06608 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,946 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,452 | 87.5% | 89.4% |
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