06704 ZIP Code
Waterbury, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06704 |
| City/Town: | Waterbury |
| County: | Naugatuck Valley |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,124 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,736 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,462 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,204 |
| Median Home Value: | $157,800 |
| Land Area: | 8.1 sq miles
20.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5887, -73.0353 |
Population Information (06704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,124 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,498 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,626 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,701 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,943 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,180 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,294 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,269 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,273 | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,867 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,028 | 13.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,466 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,043 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,614 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 966 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 480 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $157,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,119 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,204 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,933 | 90.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,271 | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,351 | 44.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,582 | 55.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,737 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,614 | 8.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,986 | 10.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,679 | 38.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,343 | 22.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,674 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,539 | 7.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 902 | 4.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06704 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,736 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,603 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $56,318 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,462 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,637 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,800 | 87.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,837 | 12.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,158 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,359 | 80.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,424 | 11.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 977 | 7.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 40 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,699 | 35.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11,227 | 37.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 71 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 356 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 34 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,222 | 10.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,515 | 15.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,430 | 21.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 13,234 | 43.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 231 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 8,533 | 28.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 24 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,446 | 14.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06704 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 972 | 8.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 798 | 6.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,617 | 13.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,152 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,740 | 14.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,349 | 19.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 837 | 7.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,774 | 14.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 297 | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 397 | 3.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06704 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,839 | 69.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,417 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 610 | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 273 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 341 | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 854 | 6.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06704 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 628 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,049 | 16.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 140 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,182 | 17.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 638 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 121 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 774 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 796 | 6.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,803 | 29.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 763 | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 530 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 368 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.2% | 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 (06704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,554 | 91.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,949 | 43.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,242 | 57.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,472 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06704 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,115 | 76.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,782 | 31.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,015 | 16.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 795 | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 784 | 6.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,241 | 27.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06704 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,039 | 38.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 470 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,197 | 16.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,920 | 22.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 997 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 785 | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 796 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06704 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 252 | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 354 | 2.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 686 | 5.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,937 | 14.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,568 | 11.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,296 | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,696 | 12.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,019 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,396 | 33.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06704 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 334 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,245 | 9.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,868 | 36.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,199 | 39.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,165 | 8.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 393 | 3.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06704 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,794 | 40.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 295 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,730 | 31.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,853 | 23.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 32 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 63 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 166 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06704 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,283 | 19.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,579 | 46.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,053 | 25.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,018 | 8.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06704 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 216 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 852 | 15.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,405 | 26.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,508 | 28.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,100 | 20.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 132 | 2.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 118 | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 20 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06704 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,654 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $791 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,119 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.70 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.38 |
Households (06704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,933 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,306 | 27.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,630 | 13.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,656 | 22.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,091 | 42.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,627 | 38.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,159 | 26.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.51 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06704 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,257 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,391 | 47.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,896 | 34.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 147 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,370 | 12.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,577 | 49.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06704 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,414 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 471 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 480 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,352 | 39.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,117 | 25.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,994 | 23.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,027 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 778 | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,026 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,897 | 13.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 133 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,304 | 59.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,460 | 37.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06704 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,785 | 85.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,048 | 13.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,762 | 68.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,085 | 26.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 495 | 12.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 201 | 5.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,989 | 83.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 4,043 | 13.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,135 | 127.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,135 | 127.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,135 | 127.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 383 | 9.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 745 | 18.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,885 | 96.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 0.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06704 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,423 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,748 | 58.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,675 | 41.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 9,995 | 35.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 771 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 46 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 863 | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06704 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,933 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,778 | 90.3% | 89.4% |
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