06708 ZIP Code
Waterbury, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06708 |
| City/Town: | Waterbury |
| County: | Naugatuck Valley |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,215 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,111 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,613 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,709 |
| Median Home Value: | $179,400 |
| Land Area: | 9.4 sq miles
24.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5506, -73.0712 |
Population Information (06708 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,215 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,444 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,771 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,106 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,515 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,609 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,922 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,940 | 10.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,261 | 14.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,668 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,036 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,943 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,695 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,891 | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 997 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 632 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06708 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $179,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,251 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,709 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,902 | 93.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 807 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,268 | 52.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,634 | 47.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06708 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,123 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,235 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,568 | 8.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,814 | 35.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,317 | 22.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,182 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,345 | 12.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,662 | 8.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06708 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,111 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,482 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,194 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,613 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06708 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,103 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,156 | 94.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 931 | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,548 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,601 | 83.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,473 | 9.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,071 | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06708 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,624 | 56.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,089 | 20.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 38 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 713 | 2.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,996 | 10.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,755 | 9.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,770 | 16.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,855 | 30.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 242 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 4,841 | 16.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,772 | 12.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06708 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 978 | 8.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 304 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 774 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 628 | 5.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,067 | 17.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,232 | 18.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,765 | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,512 | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 869 | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 773 | 6.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06708 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,522 | 76.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,755 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 339 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 143 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 233 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,024 | 6.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06708 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,497 | 9.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,481 | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 293 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,005 | 13.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,172 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 255 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 635 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,428 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,174 | 27.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,396 | 9.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 407 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 413 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06708 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.6% | 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 (06708 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,107 | 92.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,792 | 54.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,673 | 46.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,997 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06708 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,546 | 80.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,110 | 26.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,197 | 18.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 519 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 307 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,460 | 20.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06708 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,016 | 47.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 521 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,745 | 13.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,159 | 17.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,177 | 9.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 469 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 622 | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06708 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 90 | 0.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 582 | 4.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 892 | 7.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,749 | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,187 | 17.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,288 | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,138 | 16.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 865 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,918 | 23.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06708 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 154 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,383 | 10.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,921 | 38.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,110 | 40.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 898 | 7.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 243 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06708 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,038 | 42.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 586 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,037 | 25.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,109 | 26.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 5 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 114 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06708 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,296 | 10.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,019 | 42.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,412 | 28.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,175 | 18.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06708 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 116 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 516 | 8.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,408 | 22.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,996 | 31.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,806 | 28.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 383 | 6.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 29 | 0.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 14 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06708 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,786 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $908 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,251 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.38 |
Households (06708 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,902 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,327 | 36.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,740 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,222 | 18.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,263 | 35.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,599 | 30.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,668 | 22.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06708 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,717 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,421 | 46.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,839 | 41.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 114 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,227 | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,314 | 36.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06708 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,019 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 346 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 243 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,593 | 36.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,075 | 15.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,762 | 39.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06708 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,110 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,197 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,104 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,152 | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 317 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,568 | 61.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,267 | 30.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06708 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,932 | 85.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,033 | 13.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,271 | 56.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,561 | 38.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 831 | 20.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 201 | 5.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06708 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,489 | 80.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,505 | 5.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,726 | 380.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,726 | 380.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,726 | 380.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,510 | 100.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 269 | 17.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,350 | 222.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 58 | 3.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06708 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,109 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,049 | 66.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,060 | 33.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,923 | 21.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,513 | 9.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 219 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 405 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06708 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,902 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,000 | 92.4% | 89.4% |
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