| ZIP Code | 06610 |
|---|---|
| City | Bridgeport |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Connecticut Metropolitan County |
| Area Code | 203 |
| Elevation | 54 ft |
| Latitude | 41.209221 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.164656 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09120 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 22.1% ▲ 121% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.2% ▼ 30% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.3% ▲ 49% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 561 (4.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,137 (39.3%) |
| Some College | 1,874 (14.3%) |
| Associates | 1,937 (14.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,006 (7.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,547 (19.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,836 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $224,700 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,364/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,292 |
| Vacant Units | 585 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,292 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 585 |
| Owner Occupied | 49.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 50.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 06610 is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, within Connecticut Metropolitan County. With a population of 22,092, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.1 years. Economically, 06610 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,836 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06610 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $224,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,364 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (49.4%) and renters (50.6%). Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 06610 is majority Hispanic (50.56%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 22.1%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06610 stands at 7.3%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 06610 in Bridgeport, CT is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 22,092 residents, a median household income of $50,836, and a median home value of $224,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.