06795 ZIP Code
Watertown, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06795 |
| City/Town: | Watertown |
| County: | Naugatuck Valley |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,190 |
| Median Household Income: | $86,104 |
| Per Capita Income: | $56,742 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,731 |
| Median Home Value: | $310,700 |
| Land Area: | 25.9 sq miles
67.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6239, -73.1262 |
Population Information (06795 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,190 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,901 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,289 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 577 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 754 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 848 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 681 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 667 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,657 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,002 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,747 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,076 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 912 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,827 | 12.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 870 | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 572 | 4.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06795 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $310,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,132 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,731 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,390 | 94.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 341 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,361 | 80.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,029 | 19.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06795 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,663 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 225 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 311 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,868 | 26.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,159 | 20.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 846 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,509 | 23.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,745 | 16.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06795 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $86,104 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $115,361 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $103,721 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $56,742 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06795 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,441 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,970 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 460 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,473 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,411 | 77.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,011 | 14.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 548 | 7.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06795 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,828 | 83.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 298 | 2.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 881 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 331 | 2.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 836 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 678 | 4.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,445 | 10.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 794 | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 90 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 546 | 3.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06795 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 198 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 92 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 217 | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 215 | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 513 | 9.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 950 | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 846 | 15.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,087 | 20.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 619 | 11.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 653 | 12.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06795 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,002 | 71.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 414 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 64 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 299 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 48 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,103 | 15.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06795 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 23 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 322 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 459 | 6.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 80 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 858 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 394 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 102 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 505 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 974 | 14.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,210 | 31.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 572 | 8.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 230 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 241 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06795 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.8% | 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 (06795 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,418 | 94.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,234 | 72.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,185 | 36.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 680 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06795 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,144 | 76.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,223 | 41.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,608 | 29.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 416 | 7.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 84 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 614 | 11.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06795 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,601 | 80.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 209 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 488 | 8.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 228 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 191 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 14 | 0.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06795 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 24 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 167 | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 343 | 6.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 642 | 11.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 717 | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,130 | 19.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 538 | 9.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 958 | 16.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 341 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 871 | 15.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06795 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 132 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 318 | 5.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 873 | 15.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,924 | 51.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,205 | 21.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 279 | 4.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06795 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,298 | 24.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 311 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 811 | 15.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,790 | 51.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 122 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 58 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06795 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 181 | 3.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,628 | 30.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,311 | 42.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,270 | 23.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06795 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 150 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 32 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 102 | 2.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 297 | 6.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,487 | 34.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,855 | 42.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 391 | 9.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 47 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06795 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,128 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $997 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,132 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.14 | 2.38 |
Households (06795 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,390 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,990 | 55.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,174 | 21.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 733 | 13.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,192 | 22.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,560 | 28.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,320 | 43.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.58 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06795 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,646 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,676 | 29.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,204 | 56.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 215 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 508 | 9.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,776 | 31.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06795 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,837 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 171 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 234 | 8.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,160 | 40.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 659 | 23.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 613 | 21.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06795 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,609 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 814 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,098 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,315 | 16.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 121 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,152 | 49.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,042 | 45.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06795 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,671 | 89.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,486 | 10.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 649 | 43.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 791 | 53.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 695 | 46.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 46 | 3.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06795 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,251 | 86.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 406 | 2.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,939 | 477.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,939 | 477.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,939 | 477.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 584 | 143.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 33 | 8.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 285 | 70.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 18 | 4.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06795 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,613 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,913 | 80.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,700 | 19.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,106 | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,303 | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 198 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 93 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06795 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,390 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,116 | 94.9% | 89.4% |
Watertown, CT06795