City

Derby, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Naugatuck Valley County  ·  Connecticut

👥12,150Population
💰$75,718Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$243,500Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓42.9%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 45% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.9%Hispanic: 21.3%Black: 9.8%Asian: 2%Other: 4.2%Race
White59.9%
Hispanic21.3%
Black9.8%
Asian2.0%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
32%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads42.9% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 45% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.1%)
HS Graduate3,160 (37%)
Some College881 (10.3%)
Associates825 (9.7%)
Bachelors738 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree2,924 (34.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 37%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 34.3%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad37.0%
Some College10.3%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate34.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.9%Renter: 38.1%Tenure
Owner61.9%
Renter38.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
45%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,718 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$243,500 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,453/mo
Total Housing Units6,086
Vacant Units352

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
58%
About Derby, CT

Derby is a city in Connecticut, located in Naugatuck Valley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,150 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Derby is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,718 is near the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Derby is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $243,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,453 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Derby is well-educated. 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (59.88%).

Derby, CT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Connecticut.

ZIP Codes in Derby
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06418 12,150 $75,718 $243,500 $1,453 7.1% 42.9% 61.9%