| ZIP Code | 06770 |
|---|---|
| City | Naugatuck |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Naugatuck Valley County |
| Area Code | 203/475 |
| Elevation | 184 ft |
| Latitude | 41.488649 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.051751 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09140 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 6.1% ▼ 39% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.7% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 29% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 627 (3%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,599 (31.4%) |
| Some College | 2,484 (11.8%) |
| Associates | 2,334 (11.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,941 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,034 (33.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $92,047 ▲ 21% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $241,500 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,309/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,156 |
| Vacant Units | 601 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,156 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 601 |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 06770 is located in Naugatuck, Connecticut, within Naugatuck Valley County. With a population of 31,671, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.8 years. Economically, 06770 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $92,047 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06770 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $241,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,309 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 06770 is majority White (60.67%). Residents are well-educated — 42.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.1%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06770 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 06770 in Naugatuck, CT is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 31,671 residents, a median household income of $92,047, and a median home value of $241,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.