Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 12.9% ▲ 29% above avg |
| College Grads | 50.8% ▲ 31% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.4% ▲ 51% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4,742 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 51,852 (26.1%) |
| Some College | 18,046 (9.1%) |
| Associates | 21,686 (10.9%) |
| Bachelors | 13,580 (6.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 89,003 (44.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $106,344 ▲ 39% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $416,823 ▲ 50% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,738/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 125,656 |
| Vacant Units | 7,343 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Connecticut Metropolitan County is located in Connecticut and encompasses 20 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 326,214 residents. With a median age of 40.38, it is a middle-aged county.
Connecticut Metropolitan County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $106,343 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.4%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 12.9% is above the national average.
Housing in Connecticut Metropolitan County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $416,823 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,738. Homeownership rates are high at 66.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Connecticut Metropolitan County are majority White (53.41%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Connecticut Metropolitan County, CT is a upper-middle-income area in Connecticut. The 20 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06604 | Bridgeport | 29,497 | $45,794 | $231,300 | $1,419 | 10.7% | 45.0% |
| 06605 | Bridgeport | 25,238 | $59,673 | $273,100 | $1,423 | 12.1% | 46.1% |
| 06606 | Bridgeport | 50,918 | $68,538 | $272,100 | $1,434 | 6.7% | 32.2% |
| 06607 | Bridgeport | 7,709 | $49,555 | $218,500 | $1,398 | 7.2% | 16.5% |
| 06608 | Bridgeport | 12,558 | $43,008 | $222,900 | $1,311 | 10.1% | 15.0% |
| 06610 | Bridgeport | 22,092 | $50,836 | $224,700 | $1,364 | 7.3% | 27.2% |
| 06612 | Easton | 7,612 | $189,505 | $727,200 | $2,719 | 5.1% | 77.9% |
| 06824 | Fairfield | 36,868 | $193,149 | $827,200 | $2,271 | 6.8% | 81.2% |
| 06825 | Fairfield | 20,992 | $126,744 | $601,400 | $1,928 | 5.4% | 66.0% |
| 06468 | Monroe | 18,833 | $156,731 | $477,000 | $1,466 | 3.4% | 65.4% |
| 06890 | Southport | 4,566 | $214,523 | $1,087,100 | $3,193 | 3.2% | 87.7% |
| 06614 | Stratford | 35,538 | $105,656 | $342,700 | $1,733 | 7.8% | 48.0% |
| 06615 | Stratford | 16,865 | $80,707 | $348,800 | $1,515 | 6.2% | 44.3% |
| 06611 | Trumbull | 36,928 | $163,227 | $495,300 | $2,292 | 6.8% | 67.0% |