06706 ZIP Code
Waterbury, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06706 |
| City/Town: | Waterbury |
| County: | Naugatuck Valley |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,459 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,075 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,983 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,945 |
| Median Home Value: | $148,100 |
| Land Area: | 3.8 sq miles
9.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5322, -73.0251 |
Population Information (06706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,459 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,707 | 49.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,752 | 50.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 908 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,108 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 966 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 955 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 842 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,746 | 17.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,743 | 11.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,054 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 865 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,119 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,492 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 497 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 164 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $148,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,161 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,945 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,417 | 91.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 528 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,495 | 46.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,922 | 53.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,680 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,302 | 12.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,187 | 11.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,195 | 39.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,779 | 16.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 700 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 758 | 7.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 759 | 7.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 76.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06706 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,075 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,468 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $56,410 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,983 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,442 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,756 | 90.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 686 | 9.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,897 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,978 | 88.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 349 | 5.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 429 | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,604 | 42.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,666 | 23.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 46 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 603 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,795 | 18.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,745 | 11.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,217 | 27.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,434 | 35.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 97 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 3,422 | 22.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,915 | 12.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06706 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 235 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 447 | 8.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 531 | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 519 | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 693 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,112 | 20.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 606 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 800 | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 306 | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 168 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06706 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,297 | 63.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,191 | 17.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 251 | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 179 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 326 | 4.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 412 | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06706 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 13 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 423 | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 572 | 8.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 58 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,131 | 16.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 262 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 76 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 618 | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 965 | 14.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,593 | 23.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 585 | 8.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 414 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 46 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.8% | 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 (06706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,744 | 88.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,576 | 36.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,420 | 60.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,707 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06706 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,104 | 75.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,984 | 36.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,429 | 26.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 548 | 10.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 338 | 6.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,008 | 37.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06706 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,429 | 40.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 219 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 778 | 13.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,482 | 24.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 591 | 9.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 132 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 314 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06706 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 89 | 1.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 76 | 1.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 215 | 3.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 394 | 6.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 309 | 5.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 487 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,082 | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 751 | 12.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,542 | 42.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06706 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 178 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 610 | 10.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,895 | 31.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,583 | 43.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 632 | 10.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 47 | 0.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06706 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,722 | 50.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 134 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,326 | 24.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,195 | 22.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 21 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06706 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,025 | 18.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,928 | 35.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,748 | 32.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 716 | 13.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06706 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 57 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 364 | 14.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 861 | 34.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 720 | 28.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 414 | 16.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 38 | 1.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 41 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06706 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,683 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $741 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,161 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.99 | 2.38 |
Households (06706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,417 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,041 | 37.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 973 | 18.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,119 | 20.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,692 | 31.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,958 | 36.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,595 | 29.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.83 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.41 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06706 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,173 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,566 | 41.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,658 | 43.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 161 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 592 | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,593 | 42.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06706 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,569 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 195 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 302 | 8.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,549 | 43.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 724 | 20.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 799 | 22.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,934 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 603 | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,451 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,016 | 19.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 297 | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,792 | 59.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 927 | 30.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06706 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,363 | 92.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 838 | 5.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 583 | 69.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 240 | 28.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 162 | 19.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 15 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,140 | 78.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,017 | 13.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,319 | 164.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,319 | 164.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,319 | 164.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 792 | 39.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 72 | 3.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,327 | 115.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 27 | 1.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06706 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,551 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,725 | 60.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,826 | 40.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,059 | 27.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,587 | 10.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 70 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 110 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06706 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,417 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,910 | 90.6% | 89.4% |
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