06705 ZIP Code
Waterbury, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06705 |
| City/Town: | Waterbury |
| County: | Naugatuck Valley |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,744 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,129 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,070 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,978 |
| Median Home Value: | $153,200 |
| Land Area: | 5.7 sq miles
14.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5497, -72.9934 |
Population Information (06705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,744 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,855 | 46.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,889 | 54.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,487 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,612 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,645 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,320 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,866 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,624 | 14.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,784 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,205 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,002 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,859 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,195 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,623 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 522 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $153,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,166 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,978 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,122 | 92.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 856 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,744 | 42.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,378 | 57.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,814 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,173 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,472 | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,036 | 39.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,939 | 16.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,659 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,173 | 12.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,362 | 7.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06705 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,129 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,025 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,932 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,070 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,426 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,337 | 91.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,089 | 8.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,170 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,985 | 79.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,761 | 15.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 556 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 35 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,830 | 49.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,353 | 20.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 125 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,627 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,203 | 12.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,606 | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,833 | 18.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,308 | 36.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 641 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 5,936 | 23.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 143 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,588 | 10.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06705 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 514 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,013 | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,504 | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 861 | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,152 | 10.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,925 | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,769 | 15.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,400 | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 522 | 4.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 462 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06705 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,785 | 77.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,146 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 260 | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 362 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 203 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 466 | 4.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06705 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 735 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,499 | 13.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 489 | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,102 | 9.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 583 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 104 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 545 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 893 | 7.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,193 | 28.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 859 | 7.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 606 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 729 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.1% | 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 (06705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,169 | 90.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,795 | 49.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,568 | 52.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,315 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06705 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,712 | 69.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,854 | 34.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,407 | 21.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 898 | 8.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 253 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,433 | 21.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06705 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,776 | 39.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 713 | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,065 | 8.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,987 | 16.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,202 | 10.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 872 | 7.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,363 | 11.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06705 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 58 | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 476 | 4.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 608 | 5.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,356 | 19.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,731 | 14.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,098 | 17.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,332 | 11.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 686 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,618 | 21.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06705 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 172 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,949 | 16.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,361 | 44.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,790 | 31.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 655 | 5.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 51 | 0.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06705 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,515 | 31.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 158 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,301 | 38.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,874 | 25.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 52 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 127 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 82 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06705 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,781 | 16.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,162 | 46.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,093 | 27.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,086 | 9.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06705 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 77 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 563 | 11.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,585 | 33.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,516 | 32.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 570 | 12.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 419 | 8.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 14 | 0.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06705 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,746 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $844 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,166 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.38 |
Households (06705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,122 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,552 | 31.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 996 | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,261 | 20.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,480 | 40.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,064 | 27.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,240 | 29.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.28 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.03 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06705 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,466 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,214 | 44.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,861 | 40.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 168 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,080 | 11.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,519 | 47.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06705 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,462 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 368 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 311 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,337 | 42.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,069 | 19.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,377 | 25.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,171 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 672 | 3.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,484 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,911 | 19.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 185 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,318 | 47.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,408 | 49.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06705 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,924 | 89.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,497 | 9.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,456 | 58.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 401 | 16.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 73 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 640 | 25.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,163 | 82.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,935 | 11.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,581 | 156.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,581 | 156.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,581 | 156.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 924 | 31.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 333 | 11.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,960 | 66.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 141 | 4.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06705 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,257 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,088 | 62.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,169 | 37.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,456 | 26.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,970 | 8.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 542 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 201 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06705 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,122 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,994 | 89.9% | 89.4% |
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