Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 22.0% ▲ 120% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.1% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.8% ▲ 80% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,638 (4.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 29,465 (35.4%) |
| Some College | 10,357 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 11,289 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 6,343 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 22,149 (26.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,697 ▼ 26% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $250,098 ▼ 10% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,406/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 59,676 |
| Vacant Units | 4,178 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Bridgeport is a city in Connecticut, located in Connecticut Metropolitan County. The city spans 10 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 148,012 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.91 years.
Economically, Bridgeport is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,696 is below the national average. Approximately 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.
The real estate market in Bridgeport is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $250,098, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,406 per month.
The population of Bridgeport is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 44.6%.
Bridgeport, CT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Connecticut. Spread across 10 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06604 | 29,497 | $45,794 | $231,300 | $1,419 | 10.7% | 45.0% | 35.1% |
| 06605 | 25,238 | $59,673 | $273,100 | $1,423 | 12.1% | 46.1% | 30.0% |
| 06606 | 50,918 | $68,538 | $272,100 | $1,434 | 6.7% | 32.2% | 57.8% |
| 06607 | 7,709 | $49,555 | $218,500 | $1,398 | 7.2% | 16.5% | 41.5% |
| 06608 | 12,558 | $43,008 | $222,900 | $1,311 | 10.1% | 15.0% | 25.9% |
| 06610 | 22,092 | $50,836 | $224,700 | $1,364 | 7.3% | 27.2% | 49.4% |