06710 ZIP Code
Waterbury, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06710 |
| City/Town: | Waterbury |
| County: | Naugatuck Valley |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,684 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,792 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,318 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,660 |
| Median Home Value: | $188,000 |
| Land Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5696, -73.0460 |
Population Information (06710 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,684 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,855 | 45.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,829 | 54.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 956 | 8.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,010 | 9.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 792 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 701 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 853 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,687 | 15.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,203 | 11.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,235 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 576 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 694 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 488 | 4.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 381 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 108 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06710 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $188,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,117 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,660 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,732 | 80.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 928 | 19.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,220 | 32.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,512 | 67.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06710 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,372 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 586 | 9.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,077 | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,926 | 30.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,368 | 21.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 381 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 532 | 8.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 502 | 7.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 73.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06710 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,792 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,512 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $54,712 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,318 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06710 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,751 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,979 | 83.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 763 | 16.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,078 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,093 | 77.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 589 | 14.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 297 | 7.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06710 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,572 | 33.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,635 | 43.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 61 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 39 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,328 | 12.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,049 | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,926 | 18.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,799 | 26.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 51 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,398 | 13.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 169 | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,181 | 11.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06710 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 616 | 16.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 275 | 7.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 335 | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 338 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 476 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 395 | 10.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 383 | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 424 | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 374 | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 116 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06710 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,626 | 66.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 516 | 13.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 322 | 8.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 129 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 75 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 278 | 7.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06710 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 23 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 249 | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 342 | 8.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 61 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 691 | 17.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 154 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 14 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 208 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 172 | 4.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,173 | 29.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 270 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 312 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 310 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06710 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.9% | 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 (06710 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,146 | 95.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,591 | 33.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,143 | 66.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 390 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06710 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,768 | 74.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 997 | 26.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 541 | 14.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 445 | 11.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 210 | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,478 | 39.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06710 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,276 | 27.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 173 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 654 | 14.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,082 | 23.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 326 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 519 | 11.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 616 | 13.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 14 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06710 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 4 | 0.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 65 | 1.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 98 | 2.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 364 | 7.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 440 | 9.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 177 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 359 | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 300 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,853 | 61.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06710 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 311 | 6.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 921 | 19.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,493 | 32.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,202 | 25.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 485 | 10.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 248 | 5.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06710 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,197 | 58.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 69 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 939 | 25.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 462 | 12.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 65 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06710 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,110 | 29.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,426 | 38.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 839 | 22.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 357 | 9.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06710 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 20 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 43 | 3.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 207 | 17.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 409 | 33.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 368 | 30.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 133 | 10.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 40 | 3.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06710 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,911 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,134 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,117 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.38 |
Households (06710 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,732 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 940 | 25.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 463 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 802 | 21.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,524 | 40.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,604 | 43.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 752 | 20.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.82 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.51 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06710 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,534 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,115 | 59.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 939 | 26.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 55 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 248 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,241 | 63.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06710 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,152 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 177 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 311 | 9.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,449 | 46.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 616 | 19.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 599 | 19.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06710 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,386 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 142 | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,536 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,849 | 17.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 81 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,291 | 69.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 477 | 25.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06710 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,152 | 85.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,465 | 13.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 915 | 62.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 455 | 31.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 292 | 19.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 95 | 6.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06710 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,352 | 87.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,033 | 9.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,332 | 128.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,332 | 128.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,332 | 128.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 27 | 2.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 32 | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,184 | 114.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 0.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06710 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,728 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,230 | 74.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,498 | 25.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,780 | 18.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 504 | 5.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 80 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 134 | 1.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06710 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,732 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,324 | 89.1% | 89.4% |
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